How long does it take to get used to a palate expander? i got a palate expander two days ago, and talking and eating both feel weird. how long does it usually take to get used to one of these?

With : With most patients it only takes a few days, so you are well on your way to feeling normal again. You don't want to get too used to it because you always have to be aware of clearing out the food that may get stuck in it and keeping it clean.

2 weeks: It takes about 2 weeks for your tongue to learn that it has been restricted to a different position and adjust. Until then, eating, chewing, swallowing, and speaking changes becuause the tongue is in a new position.

Palatal expander: Palatal expanders may take a person up to two weeks or more to get used to depending upon the degree of sensitivity of the individual and then each time the expander is activated one may need to acclimate to the appliance. If the discomfort is too unbearable, have the appliance reevaluated for possible modifications.

Worst is over: After the 1st few days your tongue will quickly adapt to the appliance. 95% of speech change gone in a week. By then you will feel much more natural when eating.