you’ve probably only ever heard of braces when it comes to straightening teeth, right? Here’s the thing nobody tells you: braces don’t fix the root issue, which is that the jaw and roof of the mouth are too small for the teeth and the airway. That’s why more parents (especially the ones with access to the best info and dental care) are choosing palate expansion instead. It literally makes the mouth wider—so there’s room for all the teeth and room to BREATHE better. Why does that matter? Because