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A 39-year old asked:

What to expect once palatal expander is removed?

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A 49-year old asked:

When will it feel ok to eat with palatal expander?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

I have malocclusion. Will rapid palatal expander will help me?

5 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

I believe i had class 1 malocclusion on my mandibular. Will rapid palatal expander help me?

5 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

What are the chances of getting teeth extracted and a palatal expander?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can the palatal expander affect my front tooth or my teeth?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old female asked:

I am 26 year old.both jaws are protruded outward.can palatal expander help rather than removing 2 premolars in each jaw?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 37-year old asked:

Can crowded canine teeth be fixed with a palatal expander?

4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 17-year old female asked:

4 weeks ago i got my palatal expander put on. In the past few days, i've started to grind my teeth at night. Why is this?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 37-year old female asked:

My orthodontist said that an UPPER palatal expander will encourage the growth of the lower reducted jaw in a 7 year old. Is this correct?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 46-year old asked:

What will a palate expander effect?

3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 46-year old asked:

Can anyone explain a palate expander?

4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

My palate expander broke! what should I do?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 30-year old asked:

Where does the key for a palate expander go?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 37-year old asked:

Could a palate expander cause speech problems?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

Can you choose to have either braces or an expander?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

Can you eat normally whilst wearing expander braces?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

What to do if I have rapid palate expander dislodged?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

Please tell me what does a palate expander really do?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 45-year old asked:

My palate expander comes off tomorrow. What can I expect?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

Is there a way to overcome having a lisp with my expander?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 18-year old female asked:

Can you get braces a week after getting a pallet expander on?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

Is a palate expander useful for a child, or is it not much help?

4 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

Need help! my palate expander came out! how can I put it back on?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 45-year old asked:

What is the average age of a child when getting a palate expander?

4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

Is the palate expander with the key and without the key the same thing?

3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

How often to turn the key on a palate expander? Our son just had a palate expander put in, and we were told we need to turn it once a day. I've also heard once every two weeks, and am worried that once a day might hurt him too much. Is once a day pretty n

4 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Should I use colgate ora base for expander pain?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

Help docs! Will it hurt when you get your expander off?

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A 45-year old asked:

Is it always necessary to have to wear an expander when they have a cross bite?

4 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

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