A crossbite happens when the upper section of the teeth protrudes a lot more than they are supposed to and get misaligned with the lower section of the teeth. These teeth can be misaligned almost anywhere throughout the dental section. Apart from hampering the teeth, it may also affect the lips, the mouth and may even result in headaches. It can also be characterized by grinding of teeth and may cause the face to become asymmetrical.

Treatments for crossbite depend upon the age of the person. Some of the options for correcting a crossbite are as follows:

Braces
Braces are an ideal option for fixing a crossbite for children. However, it is not a bad idea for adults as well. Both adults and children can fix their crossbite with braces.

Extraction of teeth
Tooth removal is an option to fix the misalignment. It is ideal for both children and adults where the orthodontist may choose to remove the teeth in order to make space before filling it up with a bridge or braces.

Dental restorations
There are other options under dental restorations which would help in treating a crossbite too. You can go for bonding, reshaping the teeth as well as capping. However, the restoration option chosen depends on the severity of the crossbite.

Surgery of the jaw
Since braces are a lesser preferred option for treating the crossbite, getting surgical assistance is an ideal option for treating the misalignment. It is a good choice for adults because their jaw is fully grown and does not have any scope of growing any further. The surgeon will carry out crossbite correction by breaking the upper jaw into different sections and post the surgery, the patient will wear a device which will help in molding the bone as it is healing.

Palatal expanders
Using palatial expanders is one of the top ways used for crossbite correction by orthodontists. The size of the upper jaw is widened by using palatial expanders. These devices are attached to the upper teeth which are further widened with the help of a special key. These removable expanders are fitted properly in the upper palate and need to be worn at the night. Using them is a small adjustment and hence is an ideal way for crossbite correction.

Headgear
Sometimes, the dentist may even ask you to wear headgear on the face and the head in order to attach the teeth with wires. The force exuded by the headgear will slow down the process of the jaw growth fixing the misalignment.

Remember to take proper oral care during the treatment as it may hinder the process otherwise. So, if the crossbite is bothering you a lot- then you can visit the dentist and find out the best way for crossbite correction. With the right treatment, there would be no discomfort and complications arising from crossbite.