38+ Teeth Expander Background
38+ Teeth Expander Background. The first step to getting braces on is placement of a lower teeth expander. These appliances can be used to achieve expansion in the maxillary arch.
Arielle is getting her braces on. To activate the orthodontic palatal expander, insert the key into the hole of the screw, push towards the back of the mouth until you see the next hole appea. Both times it came loose.
A palate expander appliance is basically a device that causes upper jaw expansion.
When is a palatal expander needed? As your child's teeth begin to grow in, there's a lot more at work than mere gum lines, tooth fairies, and molar size. Also widening the palate can make room for crowded teeth to align, which can often prevent the need for extraction of permanent. This is a common orthodontic procedure.
