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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Mesa, 85205
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