Rapid Palatal Expansion Appliance
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WHAT DOES IT DO?
It separates the two
halves of the palate to
widen the upper arch.
HOW DOES IT
WORK?
It expands the upper arch and palate when you turn the midline
screw.
HOW LONG WILL IT
TAKE?
The expansion will take
1-2 months. You will
then have the appliance
in for a further 6
months to stabilise the
end result.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
There will be some discomfort initially
as the teeth start moving.
This will pass in 2-3 days..
A gap will open between the front teeth that will quickly close when you stop expanding.
There may be some marks on your tongue due to the appliance. |
DO brush the gums around the bands well, especially on the inside, and remove any food caught around the appliance with a toothbrush.
DON’T turn more than the number of times advised by Dr Lipshatz |
| WHAT IF? You cannot turn the appliance - Call us |
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