What will orthodontists do about crossbites?

Crossbite: There are two main types of crossbite: anterior (in front) and posterior (in back). Both can be managed with skeletal movement in children, using a palatal expander and headgear. However, these don't work in adults after bones fuse. If you're asking about yourself, a 34 year old, a crossbite cannot be corrected with braces alone, and requires surgical expansion or advancement of the upper jaw.

Correct them: Orthodontists are dental specialists who limit their practice to the straightening of the teeth. Depending on the age of the patient and the position of the teeth, different modalities can be implemented.

Correct them: If cross bite is dental in origin (teeth out of position) they align teeth. If, however, there's a transverse (side-to-side) jaw mal-relationship, the jaws have to be made to match each other before the teeth can be properly aligned. Rx depends on source of the problem, severity, growth, and many other factors. Ask your dentist to refer you to an orthodontic specialist for exam and rx choices.

Depends: Some crossbites are due to a mismatch of the jaws and others are due to alignment of the teeth. Both are treated differently. See an orthodontist certified by the american board of orthodontics.

Palatal Expansion: the palatal crossbite is corrected with a fixed appliance, and usually requires about four to six months to get the correction. The earlier you do an expansion, the better the results. Good luck.