Possible to widen the arch w/just braces?

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S_Ranger
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Possible to widen the arch w/just braces?

#1 Post by S_Ranger »

I read a lot of posts and can come up with only one thought. That only an expander can give the appearance of a 'fuller mouth'. Can braces do the same thing if the case isn't that bad? I want my molars to be visible with my smile so I'm just wondering. :)

Edit: Well, I was thinking something different. My arch is wid enough is just my molars are set at an angled position \ instead of a | . You know what I mean. Guess braces will fix it....I HOPE!111

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#2 Post by shinyam »

According to my ortho, the answer is yes. Braces alone can widen the arch.

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#3 Post by Chris »

Definitely! My arch is much wider with just braces.
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#4 Post by leah »

I say Yes, My arch had greatly widened since I've been braced...
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#5 Post by texasangel »

Yes, my upper and lower arch is much wider with just braces.
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#6 Post by S_Ranger »

Nice! Thanks for the replies folks!

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