Amherst Orthodontics  All Star Smiles Orthodontics

We are excited to share our new name and new 2nd location in Bedford as we grow to serve Southern NH!

Dr. Diane and her team are still here to provide the same trusted care in a fun, friendly environment that creates beautiful, confident, and healthy smiles.

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Palate Expanders for Children

Palate expanders are amazing appliances that work with growth to help teeth grow straighter, improve airways, and can reduce the complexity of future treatment.

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How Palate Expanders Work

Palate bones continue to grow until children finish puberty, making the years between 5 and 13 the ideal time to detect and treat a narrow palate.

Our palate expanders are fixed in place so you do not worry if it is being worn or lost. Parents are taught how to turn the expander to gently widen the upper jaw to accommodate erupting teeth and correct crossbite.

When applied at an early age, it can lessen the severity of issues and ease the complexity of future treatment. Teeth and gums are given more space to develop with fewer issues, and the jaws are given the correct fit for proper growth.

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