MARPE in Georgetown, TX
A narrow upper jaw does not always show up as crooked teeth. Sometimes it shows up as crowding that keeps returning or a palate that looks tight. Bernuy Orthodontic Specialist treats these causes with MARPE in Georgetown, TX, using small titanium anchors called TADs (temporary anchorage devices), also known as miniscrews, rather than relying on the teeth alone. Dr. Neker Bernuy, DDS, MS, personally evaluates every patient before recommending MARPE. Older teens and adults who outgrew traditional expanders now have a path forward. Call our office to find out more about MARPE.
What Is MARPE?
MARPE stands for Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion. We offer this non-surgical orthodontic treatment for patients who no longer qualify for traditional expanders, which anchor to teeth and work best while the palate is soft.
Titanium miniscrews go into the palate instead, pushing bone rather than teeth to create skeletal width that holds.
You may also hear the term MSE, which stands for Maxillary Skeletal Expander. This is not a separate treatment. It is one design within the MARPE category, and we place the screws farther back for added stability.
Who Is a Candidate for MARPE?
Patients seeking MARPE treatment in Georgetown often have a narrow upper jaw, a crossbite, dental crowding, or a high, tight palate. Skeletal maturity and imaging matter more than age, and Dr. Bernuy reviews each case individually.
Conditions MARPE Can Help Correct
MARPE can correct several structural issues in the upper jaw.
- Posterior crossbite
- Maxillary transverse deficiency, an upper jaw too narrow for the lower jaw
- Crowded teeth
- Constricted dental arches
- Limited space before braces or aligner treatment
Benefits of MARPE
MARPE is a minimally invasive, in-office procedure that does not require general anesthesia or an operating room.
Because the force targets bone instead of teeth, patients keep more natural tooth position while gaining real width, often enough room for crowded teeth to settle without extractions. In appropriate candidates, treatment is planned so results remain stable once new bone fills the gap.
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What to Expect During MARPE Treatment
Treatment starts with a consultation, where Dr. Bernuy examines your bite and goals, followed by digital records and CBCT imaging when needed. Our team designs and places the appliance, then activates it on a set schedule until expansion finishes. Most patients then move into braces or clear aligners.
Why Choose Bernuy Orthodontic Specialist for MARPE in Georgetown, TX?
Dr. Neker Bernuy brings his orthodontic training and years of clinical experience to every MARPE case, backed by board certification from the American Board of Orthodontics. MARPE candidacy depends on correctly reading skeletal maturity and suture anatomy, a judgment he has developed through years of clinical case evaluation.
His path included building a dental career in Peru, immigrating to the United States, and requalifying to practice in the U.S. before completing his orthodontic residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
That background shapes how he runs MARPE cases today. Every patient receives a full digital evaluation before he recommends an appliance design, rather than applying the same protocol to every palate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MARPE Painful?
Most patients feel pressure rather than sharp pain, and soreness usually resolves within a few days.
How Is MARPE Different From a Traditional Palatal Expander?
Traditional expanders anchor to teeth and often just tip them in adults. MARPE anchors to bone, so the jaw itself widens.
Will I Still Need Braces or Invisalign® After MARPE?
Most patients do. MARPE creates the space your bite needs, and braces or Invisalign® finish the job.
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Schedule Your Consultation
If crowding keeps returning or your upper jaw looks narrow in the mirror, MARPE may be the answer you have been looking for. Bernuy Orthodontic Specialist offers MARPE in Georgetown, TX. Call (512) 887-1610 to schedule your consultation.