Question 1

the right side of my face has been feeling numb for over a month, i have an expander & my jaw pops. i get headaches & i recently got glasses & they are tight on my temple & ever since i wore them, my face got numb. touching my temple lightly hurts?

Accepted Answer

: Facial nerve damage - consider a Neurologist or neurosurgeon to how severe the damage to branches of your facial and/or trigeminal cranial nerves due to compression, which may be reversible

Question 2

what is the average time to have expander in upper jaw?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The expander is used to widen the palate and maxillary arch to accommodate tooth alignment. The time varies due to the room necessary.  Discuss with your dentist.

Question 3

i got palette expander.now i have pop sounds in my jaw.she removed it.she said it was from grinding but i don't. did she cause this?

Accepted Answer

TMJoint "Pops": First, most patients are unaware whether or not they grind their teeth, especially the ones who only do it while they're sleeping. You should be evaluated for TMJoint issues by an Orthodontist who has sufficient training and experience treating TMJ\TMD cases who can incorporate this into their treatment plan. Ask for a better explanation and advice from your current dentist or get second opinion.

Question 4

i am 26 year old.both jaws are protruded outward.can palatal expander help rather than removing 2 premolars in each jaw?

Accepted Answer

Protruding Jaws: Removal of teeth will not change the position of your jaws. Please have an oral surgeon and orthodontist evaluate your concerns before any extractions.

Question 5

my orthodontist said that an upper palatal expander will encourage the growth of the lower reducted jaw in a 7 year old. is this correct?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If u jaw too smal can interfere with position and growth of l jaw. Listen to your Orthodontist. He/She is giving you good advice. Orthodontists are Dento-facial Growth &amp; Development Specialists. And the sooner it's done the better.

Question 6

can your upper jaw shift back to being narrow after a palate expander treatment as a teenager if you don't wear your retainers for braces?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some palatal expanders produce more stability than others.  Retainers prevent teeth from shifting, but if underlying bone is not the appropriate size/shape, tooth movement can appear exaggerated.  I assume you're asking the question because you have noticed some movement.  Best to return to your Orthodontic Specialist, the professional that knows you best, for reevaluation before serious relapse.

Question 7

does a palate expander decrease snoring?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Palatal expanders can be a tool in the management of airway obstruction. By expanding the palate they improve the nasal airway(just above the palate). They are often more useful very early teens. Some have even used them in adults. They can decrease snoring if the reason for the snoring is due to nasal airway. Snoring is due to multiple issues and the soft palate is usually one.

Question 8

does the palate expander make face wider?

Accepted Answer

It possibly could: Depending on how narrow the current palate is and how much expansion needs to be done.  Typically, only slight, imperceptible facial changes occur.  But other factors also play a role in how wide a face appears, including skin thickness, muscle tone, fat layer etc.   If this treatment was recommended, it is to allow improved space to better allow your teeth to orthodontically reposition.

Question 9

how big of a gap does a palate expander create?

Accepted Answer

Most likely small: The expander should only expand the arch slightly more then what is needed to correct the crowding.  At 30 there is also only so much an expanded can do. This is because the cartildge that is in the middle of your palate had turned to bone. Greater expansion can be done in a child while there is still cartildge in the middle because it will expand and grow in repsonce to the expansion force.

Question 10

if i have a cross bite, will i get a palate expander?

Accepted Answer

Probably.: It depends on your age and how severe is the cross bite. Braces alone may do the trick.  In extreme cases,  surgery may be necessary.

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The right side of my face has been feeling numb for over a month, i have an expander & my jaw pops. i get headaches & i recently got glasses & they are tight on my temple & ever since i wore them, my face got numb. touching my temple lightly hurts?

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What is the average time to have expander in upper jaw?

A member asked:

I got palette expander.now i have pop sounds in my jaw.she removed it.she said it was from grinding but i don't. did she cause this?

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I am 26 year old.both jaws are protruded outward.can palatal expander help rather than removing 2 premolars in each jaw?

A member asked:

My orthodontist said that an upper palatal expander will encourage the growth of the lower reducted jaw in a 7 year old. is this correct?

A member asked:

Can your upper jaw shift back to being narrow after a palate expander treatment as a teenager if you don't wear your retainers for braces?

A member asked:

Does a palate expander decrease snoring?

A member asked:

Does the palate expander make face wider?

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How big of a gap does a palate expander create?

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If i have a cross bite, will i get a palate expander?

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