Mesa Orthodontist Children’s Braces Appliances Hyrax Palatal Expander

A Hyrax Palatal Expander is an appliance used as part of pre-braces treatment.

A Hyrax Palatal Expander is an appliance that widens the upper jaw so the bottom and upper teeth will fit together better. The palatal expander is mostly used for children since their jaw bone is still growing, in some cases it has been used on adults.
**For adults the palatal expansion is more uncomfortable due to the fact that their jaw bone is done growing.

When using the Palatal Expansion, a gap between the two upper front teeth might appear, this is not the same for all patients. This gap will close by itself and the teeth could overlap which will cause the need for Dental Braces.

To tighten the Palatal Expander, you will receive a key from Dr. Robison, which will tighten the screw, you may have a little bit of pressure on your teeth. Some patients develop a space between the two front teeth as they turn the Palatal Expansion appliance. This space can vary, it may be large or a space may not even develop at all. For the first couple weeks after getting the Palatal Expansion appliance applied it may be difficult to eat or talk. After the Palatal Expander is removed some patients say that their mouth feels very comfortable and has lots of space.

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Dr Robison will determine what dental appliance is best for your treatment during your free consultation.
Call 480-615-8888 to schedule your complimentary consultation today or visit our website for more information on Dental Braces in Mesa AZ here.

Robison Orthodontics Mesa AZ Office:
1635 N. Greenfield Road, Suite 103
Mesa, 85205

Mesa Orthodontist FAQ Do I Need Braces, Let's Take A Look

Do i need Orthodontic Braces?

Our Mesa Orthodontics Office has been asked this question by many people who truly do need braces.

Here are a few pictures of crooked teeth, if your teeth look like these then you are a prime candidate for Orthodontic Braces.

Yes, Braces would benefit you

Yes, you are a candidate for braces

 

Yes, this certainly qualifies your need for braces

Dental Braces can give a person more confidence and a higher self-esteem. Having a high self-esteem about one’s self is important and the same goes for confidence.  Having a low self-esteem and low confidence lead to depression and harm your overall happiness.

Having straight teeth with a great smile will most defiantly improve your confidence and self-esteem.

Dental Braces can lower your risk for heart disease. Dental disease is a large part of heart disease, even greater than being overweight, having high cholesterol, not exercising, and even smoking. Children and teens have a lower rate of heart disease when Dental Braces are applied.


If your teeth look even close to any of these pictures, Please, visit or call our Mesa AZ Orthodontics office to schedule your free consultation.

Robison Orthodontics
1635 N. Greenfield Road, Suite 103
Mesa, 85205
Phone: 480-615-8888