They can be treated with orthodontic care, but for severe cases in adults, some crossbites require a combination of orthodontic care and surgery to set back the lower jaw and achieve optimal results.

Can you fix a crossbite without surgery?

Here are four non-surgical methods for various bite corrections. 1. Expanders: Expanders are often used to correct a crossbite – a situation where either the upper or lower bite is more narrow than the other. An expander helps adjust the spread of a child's teeth so the bite matches evenly on all sides.

Is it necessary to correct a crossbite?

Just like any type of malocclusion (or teeth misalignment), crossbite is treatable. The sooner you tackle your crossbite, the lower are your chances of developing any related orthodontic or dental concerns.