Palatal Expanders
A palate expander, also known as a palatal expander, is a device used to widen the roof of your mouth. At Orthodontic Associates, we use palate expanders typically in children to correct posterior crossbites and to reduce crowding to make more room for their teeth. Wearing a palate expander can also help open airways and make space for unerupted teeth, like the upper canines, to prevent tooth impactions. Impacted teeth are unable to fully erupt into their proper position in your smile due to lack of space.
Types of Palate Expanders
Palatal Expanders
A palate expander, also known as a palatal expander, is a device used to widen the roof of your mouth. At Orthodontic Associates, we use palate expanders typically in children to correct posterior crossbites and to reduce crowding to make more room for their teeth. Wearing a palate expander can also help open airways and make space for unerupted teeth, like the upper canines, to prevent tooth impactions. Impacted teeth are unable to fully erupt into their proper position in your smile due to lack of space.
Types of Palate Expanders
River picked up her Vivera retainers to protect her new OA smile forever!
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Do braces set off metal detectors? 😲
Nope! Airport security remains calm. Just smile! 😀
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Celebrating ONE year with Daniela! Records Technician Daniela carefully crafts retainers and other orthodontic appliances for our patients with attention and love. She says that she loves the people she works with at Orthodontic Associates, and her team makes the job fun! Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family.
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How long do braces take?
Most smiles take about 6 -24 months. Every smiles is different - just like kids! 😃
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