Question 1

how fast do your teeth move back when you remove your palate expander?

Accepted Answer

Should not move: I am a pediatric dentist.  Palatal expanders are contra-indicated for a 33year old patient.  Palantine sutures are calcified in adults.

Question 2

sore teeth from palate expander, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

OTC: Take some otc pain mediation such as advil, motrin, aleve (naproxen) or what you would normally take for a headache. It's normal to have some soreness when the palatal expander is first placed and for each subsequent adjustment. If you have any questions, call and speak to the orthodontist.

Question 3

what will a palate expander effect?

Accepted Answer

The upper jaw width: A palate expander, also known as a "butterfly", is used to accomplish rapid palatal expansion in a child who has not finished growing. As a result, the upper jaw is wider, eliminating a potential cross bite and creating more room in the upper dental arch for the upper teeth, hopefully to avoid the need to extract normal healthy teeth. It should be performed by a trained orthodontist.

Question 4

my palate expander broke! what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Call your doctor: Whether or not the expander is fixed or removable, you should call your doctor immediately. If the expander is fixed in the mouth, portions of it can be further fractured off  and subsequently swallowed or aspirated.

Question 5

what to do if i have rapid palate expander dislodged?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: to prevent negative pressure and damage to the dentition and the surrounding structures. Worse, swallowing components of the appliance.

Question 6

will i have trouble speaking when i get my palate expander?

Accepted Answer

Palate expander: No, your voice should be fine.

Question 7

i'm having trouble with my palate expander. who can i talk to?

Accepted Answer

Your Orthodontist: Or the dentist who placed the palatal expander.

Question 8

is it safe to get braces and a palate expander at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is not unheard of however if you are concerned discuss this with your orthodontist.

Question 9

whatsimple, tasty foods can i still eat with braces and a palate expander?

Accepted Answer

What you enjoy: I would try to eat foods that you like still and work at cleaning the attached appliance with a water pik and brush after meals.  Some large palatal expanders cover taste buds on the palate so some foods may taste different.

Question 10

i'm wearing a palate expander to correct my v shaped palate then wants to pull moulders and let wisdoms up and add braces is this the best method?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Orthodontic treatment is tailored to each individual, and since no one is exactly the same, there are many ways to achieve desired results. Have your orthodontist explain their rationale, and if you are still not convinced, you can always get a second opinion from another local orthodontist after being examined.

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My palate expander broke! what should i do?

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What to do if i have rapid palate expander dislodged?

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Will i have trouble speaking when i get my palate expander?

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I'm having trouble with my palate expander. who can i talk to?

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Is it safe to get braces and a palate expander at the same time?

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Whatsimple, tasty foods can i still eat with braces and a palate expander?

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I'm wearing a palate expander to correct my v shaped palate then wants to pull moulders and let wisdoms up and add braces is this the best method?

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