Metal Mouth Message Board

Posted: **Tue Oct 18, 2005 8:53 pm**

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

Posted: **Wed Oct 19, 2005 3:50 am**

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

Posted: **Wed Oct 19, 2005 6:29 am**

Definitely! My arch is much wider with just braces.

Posted: **Wed Oct 19, 2005 6:48 am**

I say Yes, My arch had greatly widened since I've been braced...
Leah

Posted: **Wed Oct 19, 2005 8:21 am**

Yes, my upper and lower arch is much wider with just braces.

Posted: **Wed Oct 19, 2005 8:16 pm**

Nice! Thanks for the replies folks!

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Possible to widen the arch w/just braces?

Possible to widen the arch w/just braces?

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