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Palate expander
A palatal expander, also known as a rapid palatal expander, rapid maxillary expansion appliance, palate expander or orthodontic expander, is used to widen the upper jaw so that the bottom and upper teeth will fit together better.
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A 46-year old asked:
What will a palate expander effect?
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A 46-year old asked:
Can anyone explain a palate expander?
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A 42-year old asked:
My palate expander broke! what should I do?
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A 30-year old asked:
Where does the key for a palate expander go?
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A 37-year old asked:
Could a palate expander cause speech problems?
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A 43-year old asked:
What to do if I have rapid palate expander dislodged?
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A 32-year old asked:
Please tell me what does a palate expander really do?
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A 45-year old asked:
My palate expander comes off tomorrow. What can I expect?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is a palate expander useful for a child, or is it not much help?
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A 39-year old asked:
Need help! my palate expander came out! how can I put it back on?
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A 45-year old asked:
What is the average age of a child when getting a palate expander?
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A 42-year old asked:
Is the palate expander with the key and without the key the same thing?
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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
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A 46-year old asked:
Does a palate expander decrease snoring?
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A female asked:
Does the palate expander make face wider?
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A 30-year old asked:
How big of a gap does a palate expander create?
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A 38-year old asked:
If I have a cross bite, will I get a palate expander?
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A 39-year old asked:
Would i need a palate expander if I have a cross bite?
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A 46-year old asked:
After i get my palate expander removed, will i need a retainer?
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A 43-year old asked:
How long will my seven year old need to wear a palate expander?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can you guys tell me how big can the gap be from a palate expander?
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A 48-year old asked:
Help docs! i had my palate expander for 5 years. Will I have to get another palate expander?
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A 37-year old female asked about a male:
How long after palate expander is locked do you get braces?
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A 38-year old asked:
How long do you have to wear the palate expander for braces?
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A 45-year old asked:
How long does a palate expander is used before you get braces?
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A 42-year old asked:
Please tell me if you can get a palate expander and braces in the same day?
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A 46-year old male asked:
My 10 year old had a palate expander installed and adjusted 3 times and once it caused pain so she refuses to allow for another adjustment. Thoughts?
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A 46-year old asked:
My mouth keeps watering, but i assume it's from my palate expander. Could it be from something else?
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A 44-year old asked:
Will I have trouble speaking when I get my palate expander?
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A 31-year old asked:
I'm having trouble with my palate expander. Who can I talk to?
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