I have a few questions about orthodontic expanders....?!


Question:

I have a few questions about orthodontic expanders....?

1.) Does it hurt when they are putting it on?
2.) How long is it sore for?
3.) Is it painful when you have to turn the key?
4.) What can't you eat?
5.) Do you recomend taking tylenol before I go to the orthodontist?
6.)Anything else I should know?

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2 months ago
Im getting a palatal expander (one that doesnt come out).


Answers:

It depends if you have the retainer kind or the ones they cement in. I have a retainer one, and it's a little sore but you'll get used to it. It doesn't hurt when you turn the key, it's expands it only a like a centimeter. I could eat whatever I wanted (I could take mine out though), but I'd ask the orthodontist first.




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