If you’re an adult who has recently discovered that you have a narrow upper jaw, there’s a good chance you’re coming across this article because you’re curious if there’s a way to widen your jaw without jaw surgery. Maybe a dental professional told you that a surgical approach was the only option and you want to see if that’s really true. Or maybe you haven’t talked to anyone yet, but want to understand your options.
Think your upper jaw is narrow? A Manhattan orthodontist breaks down every adult palate expansion option, the signs to look for, what treatment costs, and what results actually look like.
For many adults with a narrow upper jaw, surgery isn't the only option. MARPE anchors into the palatal bone to achieve true skeletal expansion — here's how it works, who qualifies, and what treatment looks like.
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