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Hi everyone! I have both a crossbite and a slight underbite. I am a candidate for SARPE surgery, and to prepare me for the surgery I need a year of braces first. My ortho mentioned that with Damon braces it is possible to align my jaw properly without the need for surgery. I am hoping that this is true, and was wondering if there was anyone out there whose jaw alignment was corrected by Damon braces. Specifically a narrow top jaw (which is my biggest concern). Thanks in advance for responding!

This is a tricky one.

One thing that is for sure is if your crossbite is mild enough or if your teeth are in a certain position but the palate is he correct(or close enough) size it might be possible to fix with braces alone(tipping the teeth outwards).

As for actual expansion that is a debated topic. The general consensus is that it is not possible pass a certain age, without surgery. However there are some who challenge that assertion. It is not my place to say, but I would encourage you to do your research on anyone who says that they can do actual expansion without surgery.

Braces can't expand the size of your arch. You won't get surgical quality results without surgery.