
What Is An Orthodontic Palatal Expander?
A palatal expander is an orthodontic device that widens the upper jaw while it is still developing to help aid tooth movement and correct your bite.

Orthodontics

A palatal expander is an orthodontic device that widens the upper jaw while it is still developing to help aid tooth movement and correct your bite.


Orthodontics is an umbrella term that refers to a number of teeth straightening treatments, ranging from clear aligners to invisible braces and jaw surgery.


An orthodontist is a dentist who has undergone full-time postgraduate training in orthodontics to become an expert in teeth and jaw alignment issues.


Brace elastics work with your braces to apply additional force, which aids tooth movement and jaw alignment. Not every orthodontic patient needs elastics.


Orthodontics is a term that refers to many teeth straightening treatments. The cost depends on your chosen procedure and the severity of your misalignment.


Small gaps between the teeth can be visibly closed with dental bonding. However, this non-permanent treatment helps to disguise a space, rather than close it.


Attaching to the back of the teeth, a permanent retainer helps to prevent teeth from moving out of alignment after orthodontic treatment.


Both NHS and private dental clinics provide teeth straightening treatments. The most suitable choice for your smile depends on multiple factors.

The pressure that braces place onto teeth in order to shift them into alignment can cause pain. This discomfort is temporary and manageable.

If you have tooth alignment issues or a bad bite that needs correcting, an orthodontist is specially trained to give you a healthy straight smile.


Fixed braces require slight diet modifications. However, only a small number of foods need to be avoided to prevent damage to your brace, such as nuts.


When teeth move back into their original position following treatments such as braces or aligners, this is known as orthodontic relapse.