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When you have a palital expander do your teeth eventually move back?
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Yes: There is always some relapse. It is now recommended that the patient will wear a retainer at night forever to prevent any relapse.
Answered 8/30/2013
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Expander: No. As the palate expands bone fills in. The rate is half a millimeter per day. Good luck.
Answered 8/29/2013
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I've had braces for 12 months, I had an expander for 6 months (its gone now), I have a powerchain (only on top teeth), no gaps between any teeth, and have had bands for 2 months. My bite looks really good. When will my braces most likely be off? Thx?
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