How much does Expander cost?

Traditionally the price range of a palate expander treatment plan falls around $2,000 – $3,000 minimum. Nevertheless, the total cost varies according to where you live, who your orthodontist is, and whether or not you're covered by insurance.
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What is the best age to get a palate expander?

At what age should my child get palate expander braces? A child should get a palate expander at the age of 7-8 years. At this age, their jawbones are in the formation stage. Thus it becomes easier for the expander to do its job.
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Does insurance cover palate expander?

In addition to braces, your health insurance plan may cover the cost of other orthodontic treatments. Depending upon your specific plan, you may be able to receive coverage for: Palate expanders. Treatments for bite issues such as an overjet or crossbite.
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How painful is a palate expander?

Do Palatal Expanders Hurt? For the first few days after receiving the palatal expander, your child may experience some discomfort and difficulty speaking and eating. However, the expander should not cause pain.
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How long will expander last?

Typically, an expander will be in place for about 9 months total time. This may vary from child to child depending on his or her needs.
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What color is best for braces?

Choose light blue, bronze, dark purple or subdued reds and pinks to complement lighter skin tones. Choose darker colors to make your teeth appear whiter. Watch out for lighter colors that could make your teeth look more yellow. Consider colors that complement or match your eyes.
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Does an expander change face shape?

Does Palatal Expander Change Face Shape? Palate expander will not make your face wider. However, if you have a facial asymmetry associated with posterior dental cross bite, then palatal expander can improve your facial asymmetry.
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Are expanders worth it?

Your dental and overall health are indisputably connected. Any improvement made to your mouth or jaw is good for your overall health. As such, the pros of palate expanders entail more than just correcting dental issues. Using a palate expander can also improve breathing and reduce issues associated with poor airflow.
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Can you eat pizza with expanders?

The pizza part is ok. HARD PRETZELS, HARD ROLLS, BAGELS: They bend wires and break brackets. DORITOS, HARD TACOS, CHEETOS and the LIKE: They are too crunchy! APPLES: Slices are okay, just don't bite directly into the whole apple.
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What foods can you eat with an expander?

Include lots of fruits and vegetables, along with meat, milk and whole grain bread. Do not eat sticky or chewy foods such as gum, taffy, caramels or licorice. Do not eat hard foods like ice, nuts or popcorn. Whole raw carrots, celery and apples should be cut into bite-size pieces.
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Does everyone get a gap with an expander?

Does Everyone Get a Gap With an Expander? It is common for a gap to form. Yet, rarely will the size of the gap between the teeth ever get as large as the distance between the two sides of the orthodontic expander because the teeth start moving back together even before expansion is complete.
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Do palatal expanders widen the nose?

Rapid maxillary expansion produces a significant skeletal transverse expansion of nasal region in growing patients. No significant differences in nasal effects are expected when the appliance is anchored onto deciduous teeth, with or without the palatal acrylic coverage.
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How long does it take to get a palate expander put in?

The expansion of the palate is usually completed in 1-3 weeks. However, the appliance remains in the mouth for a longer period, generally 5-6 months to allow the new bone that has formed to mature.
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What age is too late for a palate expander?

At our office, we typically suggest palate expanders to children between the ages of 7 and 12. However, Dr. Sims has placed palate expanders on children as young as 5 years old. In most cases, partial expanders are worn for three to six months.
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Can you get a palate expander at 17?

The best age to get a palate expander is between 5 and 16 years old. The devices should be used before all of the permanent teeth grow in.
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Can I get a palate expander at 16?

There are legitimate reasons to start your child's orthodontic treatment early. The advantage of utilizing a palatal expander at a younger age is that there is an upper age limit for non-surgical palatal expansion. After the age of 14-16 and young boys and girls the maxillary suture fuses.
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Can I chew gum with an expander?

Patients should not chew gum while they have their expander, but patients with traditional braces can chew gum if it is on the ADA (American Dental Association) approved list of sugar-free gums. These gums are sweetened by non-cavity causing sweeteners such as aspartame, sorbitol or mannitol.
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Does getting an expander off hurt?

Will it hurt to take out a mouth expander? Most kids are scared of that appointment, not knowing what to expect. Even though the expander is glued in place, your orthodontist has special instruments to dislodge and remove your expander without major discomfort.
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Can you swallow with a expander?

Initially, the expanders may make the roof of your mouth feel “full,” which can lead to concern about speech and swallowing. Rest assured that the “full” sensation is normal. With practice, both speech and swallowing will improve significantly within the first 24 to 48 hours.
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Will braces widen my jaw?

Braces are used alongside other orthodontic appliances to help widen the jaw and even improve the jawline. If you have crooked teeth or a misaligned bite, it could be due to an overbite or an underbite. You don't need to worry, though, as there are treatments that can help restore your jawline.
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Can you get a palate expander without braces?

Palate expanders are not braces but they are sometimes used as a pre-braces treatment to help the braces do the job they are supposed to be doing when it is their turn to work.
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Will braces widen smile?

Before and after braces

Not only can braces straighten your teeth, but they can change your whole face by widening the arch of your teeth for a broader, beautiful smile.
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Do expanders change your voice?

They concluded, therefore, that rapid palatal expansion does not affect vocal quality or resonance, so it can be safely used with patients [30].
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Do expanders change your nose?

Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion cause dentofacial changes, especially in the nasal cavity. Consequently, the nose width enlarges, reducing Nasal Airflow Resistance.
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Why do orthodontist put top braces on first?

In addition, it is normal to start treatment by having the braces installed on the top teeth first. The top teeth and jawbone take longer to align and move compared to the bottom teeth. After a period of time, based on what needs to be done to the bottom teeth and jawbone, the bottom braces are then installed.
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