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A member asked:
How long after palate expander is locked do you get braces?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Varies: Each case varies and is up to the discretion of the provider. All questions regarding treatment of your son should be addressed to his orthodontist.
Answered 2/20/2021
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Depends: Depends on the malocclusion, the protocol followed by the specialist Orthodontist, and a whole raft of diagnostic criteria. Generally at least 3 months. But this is a question that should be asked of the Orthodontist, the person that knows the patient's situation best,
Answered 2/16/2021
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