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Palate Expander Key Won’t Turn: Quick Solutions and Tips
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Palate Expander Key Won’t Turn: Quick Solutions and Tips

ByAdriana Sim, DMD Orthodontist May 24, 2023June 7, 2023

Dealing with a rapid palatal expander can be a tricky experience, especially when you’re new to the process….

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Can You Be Too Old for a Palate Expander? MARPE Explained
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Can You Be Too Old for a Palate Expander? MARPE Explained

ByAdriana Sim, DMD Orthodontist May 11, 2023May 24, 2023

Many patients who didn’t get the opportunity to fix their teeth during childhood decide to get braces as…

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When Does Your Child Need a Palate Expander? Expert Advice
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When Does Your Child Need a Palate Expander? Expert Advice

ByAdriana Sim, DMD Orthodontist May 11, 2023May 24, 2023

As an orthodontist, I get a lot of questions from parents about palatal expanders. What are they? When…

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How Long Do Palate Expanders Stay In? We Have the Answer
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How Long Do Palate Expanders Stay In? We Have the Answer

ByAdriana Sim, DMD Orthodontist May 10, 2023May 24, 2023

As an orthodontist, I often get asked about how long a palatal expander will stay in. The truth…

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Why Do Palate Expanders Cause a Gap Between the Front Teeth?
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Why Do Palate Expanders Cause a Gap Between the Front Teeth?

ByAdriana Sim, DMD Orthodontist May 10, 2023May 24, 2023

Palate expanders are a fantastic treatment option for orthodontic patients. By using a palate expander, we can often…

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How Do Palate Expanders Work? All Your Questions Answered
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How Do Palate Expanders Work? All Your Questions Answered

ByAdriana Sim, DMD Orthodontist May 10, 2023May 24, 2023

Hey there, if you’re a parent researching the palate expanders your child is about to wear, I’ve got…

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How to Eat With a Palate Expander: Tips and Meal Ideas
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How to Eat With a Palate Expander: Tips and Meal Ideas

ByAdriana Sim, DMD Orthodontist March 31, 2023May 24, 2023

Oh, the dread palate expander. There’s not one single patient who’s excited or thankful to have one. It’s…

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Loose Palate expander? Do this now!
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Loose Palate expander? Do this now!

ByAdriana Sim, DMD Orthodontist March 31, 2023September 29, 2023

If your palate expander (or your child’s palate expander) is loose, you’re probably panicking right now. You’re right;…

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How Is a Palate Expander Removed? All You Need to Know
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How Is a Palate Expander Removed? All You Need to Know

ByAdriana Sim, DMD Orthodontist March 31, 2023May 24, 2023

Removing a palate expander, like removing any banded fixed appliance, can sound dramatic, but I assure you it’s…

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Do Palate Expanders Hurt? What’s Normal and What’s Not
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Do Palate Expanders Hurt? What’s Normal and What’s Not

ByAdriana Sim, DMD Orthodontist March 31, 2023October 12, 2023

Are you about to get a palate expander? I know they can seem intimidating, and most of my…

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Why Do Orthodontists Reposition Brackets During Treatment?

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