Category: Palate Expanders

Palate expanders work best in kids before the palate bone is fused.1 However, if an orthodontist determines a palate expander isn’t the best choice for you, you have other options. Options for expanding a narrow mouth include: Tooth extraction (pulling teeth) Jaw surgery Braces  What You Need to Know About Braces and Orthodontics

Side effects of palate expanders are usually temporary and short-lived. However, they can also be more serious. Risks include:6 Discomfort during treatment Speech changes Traumatic separation of the midpalatal suture (the central fusion of the hard palate) Lack of cooperation  Bite opening (a gap between top and bottom teeth when the mouth is closed) Relapse (palate shifts… Continue reading Potential Side Effects

Like all dental appliances, palate expanders can take a little time to get used to. However, the adjustment period usually is only a few days. With the device in place, you will need to take special care while eating, adjusting the device, and brushing your teeth. Eating As you get used to your new device,… Continue reading Care

There are several different types of palate expanders, including some that are removable. However, they are often secured in the mouth until the treatment is complete. Removable A removable palate expander is a device that you can take out, like a retainer. However, even though you can take the device out, it is still meant to… Continue reading Palate Expander Types

Orthodontists sometimes use palate expanders to widen the roof of the mouth to create more space for shifting teeth. They are recommended for people with crossbites (malocclusion, when the top and bottom teeth do not come together properly) and dental crowding (teeth that are competing for space grow in improperly). The device works best in kids because the bones… Continue reading Palate Expander Uses

 palate expander is a device that creates more mouth space by widening the palate (the roof of the mouth).  It is an orthodontic treatment sometimes used before placing dental braces.  This article explains palate expander uses, types, side effects, and care. It also covers how to care for the device.