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A member asked:
Is it possible to keep a front gap caused by a palate expander during and after orthodontic treatment?
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Only if it doesn't interfere with how your other teeth meet and occlude with each other. Also understand that as time goes on ther gap-toothed appearance that seems so interesting today may actually be out of fashion down the road. This is a decision to be made after evaluation by, and discussion with, a fully qualified Orthodontic specialist.
Answered 8/5/2023
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