Is Your Chin Shifting When You Bite?

When the upper jaw is too narrow, the lower jaw may shift to one side just to make the bite fit. This is called a functional shift, and over time it can lead to an off-center chin, uneven jaw growth, and even gum recession.

In younger children, we can usually widen the upper jaw with a traditional expander. But in older teens and adults, the bones in the palate have already fused. At that point, traditional expanders mostly move teeth, not bone.

This results in dental tipping, where the teeth are pushed outward instead of actually expanding the skeletal aspect of the jaw. And that can lead to:

– Gum recession
– Unstable bites due to tooth movement without skeletal support
– Compromised aesthetics and long-term function

That’s why we offer MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion): a safe, non-surgical way to create true skeletal expansion in older teens and adults.

–Minimizes dental tipping and gum recession
–Encourages balanced, symmetrical jaw growth
–Supports long-term bite and facial stability

At Buoyancy Orthodontics, we don’t just move teeth. We treat the root of the problem, with care, honesty, and expertise.

Schedule your consultation today and find out if MARPE is the right solution. Your jaw deserves more than a quick fix. Your oral health deserves the right foundation.