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Can you get braces during the expander?
Yes, a lot of times you'll get the expander before your braces, just so you get used to it and so the teeth are ready for braces. Many people, in their early stages of braces have both an expander and braces,.
Can you have popcorn if you have your expander in?
It depends if you have braces on yet. I have an expander right now, but I have bottom braces. There's not much of a problem with the expander and popcorn, unless you get an unpopped kernel up there, which is pretty tricky to get out. As long as you're careful not to let that happen, and you're extra-careful if you have braces, then yes, you should be able to have popcorn.
How long will it take you to regain your speech after getting a palate expander in?
Not too long, it took me about a week, maybe two tops. Good luck! You'll get through it! I had my expander in for 13 months!
What is a palatal expander?
A palate expander is another term for a palatal expander, a device used to widen the upper jaw so that the bottom and upper teeth will fit together better.
If with braces you would have to have teeth out will you with invisalign?
Rather than removing teeth, my children were fitted with retainers that changed the shape of their upper palate to fit their teeth. We cranked the retainer a quarter turn every week for almost a year. This allowed the second row of teeth to realign and for others to come down as they should. At the end of that time, they could have had a short time with braces, but we decided that things looked great. that 'retainer' placed on the upper hard palate is actually called an expander. it literally breaks you maxilla bone, leaving room for more teeth and making it easier for braces.
Should you ever tell an orthodontist you chewed gum with braces of an expander?
Yes you should tell your orthodontist. About you should chewingtell gum with bres of an expander because he might be ableto to help you ifshould something is wrong.
How do you speak correctly with a palate expander?
Practice saying your E's and s's and once you get them down just keep saying your words and practice makes perfect
With braces and an expander is there so much metal in your mouth that its hard to speak?
OMG! i thought Id never meet another! I had both, but got the expander taken off, and it is hard to speak at first! but youll get used to it soon. ~Cherry.girl**
Will a pallet expander hurt everyday?
I had a palate expander a few years ago. I think that the worst part about it was feeling like I couldn't talk or swallow, but that only lasted about 3 days. I don't remember any serious pain from it (and I have a very low pain tolerance), except for when it was put in and taken out. It certainly didn't hurt more than braces did. If you have not yet gotten your expander, be prepared for some discomfort when it is being put in, and also some difficulty talking and swallowing for a few days afterward. But don't worry - it definitely won't hurt every day, and soon you'll forget you're wearing it!
How do you loosen a palette expander?
There is no way to loosen nor tighten a palate expander. The appliance is made to expand (you would think do from the name...). The appliance should feel tight after you properly insert and operate the key. If it feels loose afterwards, use the next keyhole and operate the appliance again.
Do palate expander's cause weight loss?
yes they can dramatically cause weight loss since your getting no food you can drop like 32 pound n 2 weeks
How long do you have to wear the palate expandeR?
Usually for a few months but when you have your top teeth over your bottom teeth they ask you not to turn it and keep it in for awhile.
