Svetlana initially had a small upper jaw, a full cross-bite of the front and back teeth, and severe dental crowding. Notice how the upper teeth fit inside the lower teeth. Dr. Pellegrini treated Svetlana by widening the upper arch and just 20 months of braces. By widening the upper arch, Dr. Pellegrini was able to bring Svetlana’s teeth out of cross-bite and treat Svetlana without the removal or extraction of teeth. Note the fuller smile and facial changes that were achieved.