A 37-year-old member asked:
do you crank a removable expander when it's in your mouth or do you take it out?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Guy Hansonanswered
Dentistry 37 years experience
Out of mouth: If the appliance is removable, remove it from the mouth prior to expansion in order to turn the screw in the proper direction.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Ryan Tamburrinoanswered
Specializes in Orthodontics
Out of the mouth: If its removable, you are supposed to take it out of the mouth, turn the screw, and then replace it.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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