Question 1

how can you best expand your lungs and breath more efficiently?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary rehab: You should consider pulmonary exercises which are best done at a pulmonary rehab on out pt basis. Incentive spirometry and flutter valve devices also help with pulmonary expansion and pulmonary toilet.

Question 2

do you know when you cough, does your lungs expand or contract?

Accepted Answer

Contract: A cough results from airflow out of the lungs. For this to happen, lungs need to contract, decreasing in volume, as the air leaves.

Question 3

help docs! will it hurt when you get your expander off?

Accepted Answer

No, fast and easy: Expanders are removed very easily with a special instrument.

Question 4

is it always necessary to have to wear an expander when they have a cross bite?

Accepted Answer

Yes: When there is a crossbite, there is usually also crowding. Crowding makes oral hygiene more difficult leading to more decay and gum disease. With a crossbite there is normally also a very high palate which restricts the nasal airway and may be a factor in  obstructive sleep apnea. Better to treat when young forprevention  than sleep apnea when an adult.

Question 5

one of my spacers fell out. it was to make room for expander, i've had it in for 12 days, will it make a difference?

Accepted Answer

It could: The "spacer" is creating or holding a space that is needed for your expander appliance.  If the spacer is lost,  and the  space closes again, this may affect or even prevent the fit of your appliance.  If it is out for hours, or a day or two prior to your next appointment, probably not problem....But call your dentist or orthodontist and let them know.  They will give you guidance.

Question 6

could getting an expander out hurt?

Accepted Answer

It could....: ....If it became imbedded in soft tissue. But under normal circumstances it does not  hurt at all.

Question 7

how much time until i get this expander off?

Accepted Answer

Until : Until ur Orthodontic Specialist thinks ur sutures have filled and matured.  As an adult surgical assistance absolutely required.  Non-surgical expansion in adults will fail or will cause bone damage called fenestrations.

Question 8

could it hurt when you get your expander off?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: You will have to get used to your teeth being naked again, but rarely are there side affects to the teeth from palatal axpansion.

Question 9

should i use colgate ora base for expander pain?

Accepted Answer

OrabaseB/Orajel: Orabase and orajel are emollients, carriers that adhere to your soft tissues, that carry Benzocaine to the tissues, relieving surface pain.  If you are having pain from and expander, see your orthodontist or dentist.  Expanders should be relatively painless.  Know that palatal expansion in adults, where the 2 halves of the upper jaw have fused, requires surgery.

Question 10

when you have an expander do you have to turn it for 4-6 months?

Accepted Answer

It depends: The amount of time that a palatal expander is placed in the mouth will depend on the severity of the problem as well as treatment goals. In addition, the appliance must remain in the mouth for several months following completion of the expansion to stabilize the new arch formation. Your doctor is in the best position to estimate the time the appliance will remain in place based upon your condition.

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One of my spacers fell out. it was to make room for expander, i've had it in for 12 days, will it make a difference?

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