Smile Specialists Dental Clinic offers advanced expansion appliance therapy to ensure proper jaw growth, bite correction and optimal oral health. Book your consultation today to help your child achieve a healthy, symmetrical and confident smile.
At Smile Specialists Dental Clinic, we specialize in expansion appliance therapy, including Hyrax and Maxillary Skeletal Expansion (MSE) appliances, to correct narrow jaws, crossbites and crowding. These appliances are designed to widen the upper jaw, create proper space for teeth and improve bite function and facial aesthetics.
Led by Dr. Shubhra Mogre, our orthodontic team ensures customized treatment, precise appliance activation and comfortable patient experience, helping children and teens achieve balanced jaw development and optimal oral function.
• Fixed appliance used to widen the upper jaw gradually
• Ideal for children with crossbites or narrow arches
• Uses a central screw mechanism activated periodically
• Advanced appliance anchored to bone using micro-screws
• Suitable for adolescents and young adults
• Achieves skeletal expansion for more severe jaw deficiencies
Corrects narrow upper jaw and crossbites
Creates space for crowded teeth, reducing the need for extractions
Improves chewing, breathing and overall oral function
Enhances facial aesthetics and smile symmetry
Reduces complexity of future orthodontic treatments
• Maintain excellent oral hygiene
• Attend a pre-treatment orthodontic evaluation
• Discuss dietary modifications to avoid hard or sticky foods
• Evaluation & 3D Scanning: Assess jaw width, bite and oral anatomy
• Appliance Fabrication & Placement: Custom-made Hyrax or MSE fitted to teeth or bone
• Activation: Turn screw as prescribed (Hyrax: daily/weekly; MSE: controlled activation)
• Follow-Up Visits: Every 2–4 weeks to monitor expansion and oral health
• Retention Phase: Maintain expansion until stable
Feature | Hyrax Appliance | MSE Appliance |
Placement | Fixed to teeth | Fixed to bone (screws) |
Age Group | Children | Adolescents & young adults |
Activation | Screw turns by patient/parent | Controlled by orthodontist |
Expansion Type | Dental + skeletal | Predominantly skeletal |
Use Case | Mild to moderate crossbites | Severe jaw deficiencies |
Comfort | Slight pressure | Requires adaptation |
Devices that widen the upper jaw to correct crossbites, crowding and narrow arches.
Typically 7–15 years, depending on jaw growth.
Treatment usually ranges from 3–9 months, including retention.
Hyrax and MSE are fixed appliances, providing continuous expansion.
Yes, they enhance smile symmetry and midface development.
Mild pressure or soreness is normal, typically easing within a few days.
Follow-up visits are every 2–4 weeks for monitoring.
Yes, MSE is designed for skeletal expansion in adolescents and young adults.
Brush carefully around the appliance and use interdental brushes to prevent plaque buildup.
Avoid hard, sticky or chewy foods during treatment to protect the appliance.
Yes, it creates space for crowded teeth, potentially avoiding tooth removal.
Temporary changes may occur, but speech normalizes quickly.
Yes, by widening the palate, nasal airflow can improve.
Orthodontist removes the appliance once expansion is stable and retention phase begins.
We provide expert, child-focused orthodontic care, custom appliance design and long-lasting results using the latest Hyrax and MSE techniques.
