Palatal Expander in Freehold - Freehold Orthodontics
  • Palatal Expander

    The palatal expander “expands” (or widens) your upper jaw by putting gentle pressure on your upper molars each time an adjustment is made. The animation below will instruct you about when and how to adjust your expander. When you achieve the desired expansion, you will wear the appliance for several months to solidify the expansion and to prevent regression.

    Adjusting the Palatal Expander

    You can also download these instructions in a printable PDF document.

    Step 1

    In a well-lit area, tip the patient’s head back.

    Freehold Orthodontics Palatal Expander Step1

    Step 2

    Place the key in the hole until it is firmly in place.

    Freehold Orthodontics Palatal Expander Step2

    Step 3

    Push the key toward the back of the mouth. You will notice the fender will rotate and the new hole will appear. The rotation stops when the key meets the back of the expander.

    Freehold Orthodontics Palatal Expander Step3

    Step 4

    Press back and down toward the tongue to remove the key. The next hole for insertion of the key should now be visible.

    Freehold Orthodontics Palatal Expander Step4

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