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Narrow and high vaulted palate
I am 18 and lately towards the end of my braces treatment with PME , I am facing issues with tongue crowding , speaking and bite. Is my palate narrow and high? What treatment can I undergo to fix this? My IMW is around 32 mm
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Image shows you may have high palate. For any discomfort visit your orthodontist.
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Hello! Your IMW of 32 mm is narrow—normal for males is around 35–38 mm. The palate also looks high, which may cause tongue and speech issues. Discuss SARPE or TAD-supported expansion with your orthodontist. Myofunctional therapy can also help.
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
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10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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For the high palate, it’s better if you consult your orthodontist for the opinion
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Dr. Gayathri R
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Coimbatore
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You have high palate but nothing to worry about
If any trouble in speaking or mastication consult your orthodontist and ask for suggestions
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Dr. Pia Patel
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14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
From the image shared, you have a high palate. Nothing to worry about that. Width of the palate is normal. If you are having any issues with speech and bite, advise you to discuss it with your orthodontist.
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
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Looking at the image I can see that the palate is high
Ideally IMW ranges around 34-38mm
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Kindly consult with your orthodontist for any appliances necessity
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