Posted by: Fred

I'm 14 years and 1 month of age, I've been a nasal breather throughout my life and I have a narrow palate. So what should I expect to see when my sutures harden?

Um... so get RPE.  If you're that young.. you can still get RPE.  I know some try it up to late teens and even early 20s.  I wouldn't dilly dally, though, as 14 is better than older... and the results vary on age.  I've heard of 14 as being kind of a cut-off for some, as this is when better results start to taper.  The palate fuses like a zipper from the back to the front.  I don't know how long it takes... or when it starts for guy.  I hear the palate zips about 8 months after a girl's first menstration.  I think you're right there are the cut-off... even if it did zip.  You'd have to see it by x-ray, I suppose to know where it's at.  Thing is... orthodontist will use RPE at various ages... some go later than others... some say Damon braces is enough. I don't know how far you have to go... but if your palate is high... don't mess around.  Get some opinions.  I think it depends on how far you have to go in part.  Depends on a number of factors including current intramolar width.  Opinions are free.  Get some!

What do you mean 'don't mess around' if my palate is high?

he means get started quickly