[BRACES EXPLAINED] Palatal Expanders
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- Braces Explained: Palatal Expanders
In this video, I will be answer the question of "what are palatal expanders?" and "what are they used for?" Expansion can be used in several ways in orthodontics! The primary use of palatal expansion is in the younger patient who can achieve skeletal expansion where the patient has a posterior crossbite (upper back teeth are more towards the tongue than the lower back teeth). To correct this, we use a rapid palatal expander to expand the two halves of the upper jaw by using a jack-screw-like appliance. This is relatively painless and you feel some pressure but all-in-all it is well received. For the older patient, skeletal expansion can still be achieved to correct a posterior crossbite but surgery or mini-screws may be necessary to assist in separating the mid-palatal suture. When skeletal expansion is achieved, a gap will be noticed between the front two teeth, but rest assure that this gap will be closed once the braces are placed!
Slower palatal expansion can also be used where we are trying to achieve a dental expansion rather than a skeletal one. To do this, similar appliances are used but the protocol of turning the expander is different & much less frequent/slower. Ultimately, your treating orthodontist knows best what you need and you should follow his/her personal protocol for you!
In either case, expansion increases the amount of space in your upper jaw and allows for you to minimize the need for extractions in mild-moderate crowding cases!
Big thank you to Accutech laboratories for their support and lending of these models and jackscrew palatal expanders! www.accutechor...
As always, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me via the comments below!
See you next time!
Greg Asatrian, D.D.S.
asatrianortho.com/
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This video may contain orthodontic appliances, devices and/or procedural content. The content seen in this video is provided only for education purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For personalized advice, please be sure to visit a professional orthodontist near you!
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my orthodontist took out my expander today, then cemented it back in. I cried on the chair
Jaileen DeFreitas i did too! it was super painful and i get it taken out for good soon and i’m nervous:/
I had an expander for a month and then after a month they realized it was broken the whole time and had blamed it on me for it not working.
Ashlynn Winney haha thats crazy
Julia Worthington dude when the lady cemented it back in it wasn’t in right and my gums got super inflamed so when I came back in a month to get it out for good it just popped out
Your tounge is natural expander, you should read about orthotropic
i had an upper expander, and it was the worst thing ever.
itwasenchanted I know how you feel
Really? I never felt pain, just pressure for like 5 min and then it was gone. I only got like 2-3 headaches in the 3 weeks time I had to turn it
really? life must be really good for you then
Salutations fellow fren ||-//
Clique is everywhere oml ||-//
I got my expander a few weeks ago and i am done my turns. So here are some of your frequently asked questions answered:
- It didn’t hurt at all for me while they were putting it in, and after
- Turning it doesn’t hurt just some pressure (but it doesn’t hurt!)
- It was tricky to eat with but got used to eat in a few days
- I could not talk properly for the life of me! But don’t worry, I got used to it within a week
- I personally did get a gap between my front teeth
- I was able to swallow my spit fine right after I got my expander
- Feels really weird the first couple of days, but after a week, you forget you ever have it on!
- The molar band part that has a bracket on it, did give me a mouth sore on my left cheek, but just put some wax on it and you’ll be fine in a couple of days!
- It’s harder for me to eat hard foods because my teeth have gotten a bit sensitive
- Don’t let the comments scare you! I read the comments before I got my expander and was scared to death for no reason!
- It’s👏🏼not👏🏼that👏🏼bad
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me, I will be more than happy to answer them as fast as I can!
(Btw I wrote this when I was 13-14, I’m now 18 so it might take me a while to answer lol)
You're so awesome! Thanks so much for answering all those questions =]
Braces Explained no problem!😊
BlueButter IceCream you are a legend indeed in getting this done soon so thanks for making me feel good about it 😭and i currently have spacers which hurt so bad so hopefully my braces and expanders won’t hurt since I’m a bit used to it after 2 days with spacers on. I hope I’ll get used to this pain in time so my braces won’t hurt 😭
@BlueButter IceCream how long do you have to wear them.. My dentist said 2-3 months. And for me the worst thing is eating 😭😭
Can you tell me how long can the R.P.E. take to expand teeth ?!!
I think speaking with expanders gets a little harder and awkward :D
Mary Meh I think it depends on how you speak in the first place and where you move your tongue when you talk . My expander doesn’t make it hard to talk at all , I never really got a lisp except for when I say things that start with “cu” or “ke” but awkward yes!
Honestly its just tough for the first day or two but after that you'll forget that it's even there!
I’ve had a lisp for like 5 months thank god I’m supposed to get my expander off next appointment 😂
Natalie Hi did it hurt to get it off?
Sam I am i got it off today it hurt a little bit but it was mostly scary when it popped off because it was so loud but don’t worry it only takes a few seconds it’s definitely worth it
I had top and bottom expanders at 34 years old. Worked wonders!
Too old lady
Without surgery ? And it worked out for you ?
Jennifer Ward I need some advices from your experience. I am having hard time convincing my dentist to get one on my lower.
I’m getting the bottoms ones soon, and advice ?
@@mzm3nd0za84 haha no she not especially if she is preparing for orthognathic surgery
Thank you for these videos. My 9 year old daughter is super anxious about spacers, expanders, and all the goodies she gets, and these videos are so helpful for her to be able to see what the process entails.
That's so fantastic! Feel free to have her ask any questions here that she may have!
If you see this and your about to get your expanders, I cant stress this enough.
*EAT EVERYTHING, HOT CHIPS, CHICKEN, SUPER STICKY SNACKS, ANYTHING YOU ENJOY*
It will be all gone before you knwo it 😭😪
lolol
but, ive had my expander for about 5 months now, and i can literally eat everything lmfaooo! i can chew gum, my palate expander doesn’t lave any prob
Nixxious oh wow! Mine has gotten so much better after some time :)
@@DrGregAsatrian Dr. Can you tell me how long can the R.P.E. take to expand teeth ?!!
Cameronn Nicolee i would, but its too late, its hard to eat with these separators-
Your voice expands my heart...❤️🔥
I love the bromance between both of you! Have you ever thought about doing a vid together?
😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I have an over and cross bite 😬
same
Vidsby. Jayy SAME
i have a deep overbite and cross bite
Under and cross bite😶
I have an over jet, open and cross bite
I get my expander a week before school starts. Will I be able to talk okay by then?
I'm pretty confident that you'll do just fine! I recommend that the day you get your expander, practice speaking by reading a book out loud @ home or somewhere private just so your tongue gets used to talking with it ! =]
Thanks for the tip! That made me feel a lot better about it.
me too!
I have a expander. I was able to talk the day I got it! I sounded a bit strange but in a few days you teach yourself how to talk properly.
I talk a lot so I thought I had a worse speaking voice than most people because I heard my own voice so much
I’m getting my expander tomorrow and this was so helpful!!!!
That's awesome! Congratulations =] Let us know how it goes!!
So how did it turn out?
@@robfolks I think it broke her phone
Thanks for making these videos. My daughter just got the final wire and power chains on today. She has been wearing elastics too and has had an expander too. Nice to learn about how it all works 😀
Of course! I'm glad that I was able to help explain a bit of your daughters treatment =] Feel free to ask any other questions you may have and I'l try my best to answer!
I'm getting an upper expander in 2 days, im super nervous because I'm not very good with pain. This video has really helped me learn more about them though, thank you so much! :D
Aww thank you so much for watching =] Glad that I was able to help !
this video was helpful because I actually didn't know what an expander was for. Thanks
So glad that I was able to help !
I just finished using a removable plate expander, I'm 36 y.o and it took 2 months instead of 4, I wore it 24/7.
Lol took me 5 weeks XD
How much cost
Did you get one for your lower arch expansion?
@@rizrizwi8597 no just the top
For me I only have to wear it for 3 weeks but I have to tighten it 1-2 times per day it hurts but I just want to get it over with YwY
My 11 year old has to get one of these. Thank you for simplifying it for me. I feel more at ease now, going forward with his treatment.
I got mine today. Here’s some updates !
Day 1: I didn’t expect this at all, but it literally doesn’t hurt at all. It didn’t hurt to get put on, it isn’t sore. I only got it 30 minutes ago, so it might change. I can’t swallow my salvia and have a little hard time talking, but it’s not bad. The glue tastes really bad though. The impressions from the day before hurt way more than actually putting the expander in. Pleasantly surprised :)
Day 2: I got it tightened and it hurt a bit more than the first time, but I took some pain meds and I was fine in 20mins. It was hard to figure out how to turn it at first, but we figured it out. Still hard to swallow saliva but i’m doing a bit better, I do the slurping thing a lot and it’s hard to speak when i haven’t done it in a while. Not that bad
How old are you? And did you get surgery before?
How old are you? And did you get bottom or top?
@@reesechelseaparaguya6648 it’s worse than braces
I’m an adult and use a removable expander to fix my narrow upper jaw. I was told that I needed to have surgery to correct my issue but my new doctor has been getting the job done with braces, wisdom teeth removal and the expander! I’m also getting spaces between some of teeth in my upper jaw, so that’s awesome to hear that things are moving along nicely! Thank you for the video! Since having all this work done on my teeth, this whole process fascinates me!
That's so great! I'm glad to be able to help explain some of these things! Let me know if you have any other questions =]
how long did it take you to see spaces? I have an expander too and I'm worried it may not be working (I'm an adult also, 20 yrs old)
Thank you so much! I will for sure!
Hello! I started to see spaces probably around month 3! I got spaces more around my back molars and the teeth next to my two front teeth. I've had my expander for about 4 months now!
Okay, thanks so much for getting back to me! Were you turning once every day?
MY MOM DOESNT KNOW HOW TO TURN MY EXPANDER. I HAVE THE SCREWED ONE BUT MY KEY IS NOT ONE OF THOSE SKINNY ONES IT LOOKS LIKE A SMALL WRENCH
NY UK We did and she still doesnt know how :( and i cant come in until the 21st
My mom keeps doing it wrong and it’s hurts like hell
lol my mom doesn't know how to do it so she always takes me to my aunt bc she did it for my cousin before
@@no-hl2qd i ended up started doing it myself im in my braces
@@BabyGirl-de9jg is there any gap between ur front teeth?
SO YOU SAYING IM GONNA STARVE FOR MONTHS?
Yea. I have mine in right now and it’s so bad. I’ve been confined to milkshakes for the past week. I can’t eat anything that’s solid. I want it out but the dentist won’t let me. I don’t really care about my overbite because it’s not that bad.
I had this not long ago and I’m just saying don’t you dare break the rules it will actually just make it worse and be thankful you get to stuff more things in ur mouth after a while
I see weight loss in my near future lol
Courtney Mason I lost about 4-5 pounds in a week. It’ll make your stomach feel weird too.
Omg noodles if you get them stuck good luck getting them out I choked two times
I've had my expander since January and I'm finally getting it off on Monday, as well as getting braces during the same appointment
How did it go? I've had mine for 6 months and I get it off tomorrow,
Congrats to both of you =]
I know I'm not that smart, but - I’m so happy I got it off. I got my braces on and I’ve been eating soups, noodles, and not having my expander is great bc I have so much more room
i got mines yesterday. i just had my spacers when DO I GET A BREAK
How long did u wore expanders before braces
My little neighbour has the big one in combination with brackets, had to be turned once a day, I felt so sorry for her, but she said it didn't hurt too bad after a couple of days... I have huge respect for her!
hey folks! I’m sure you’re newbies to expanders, and frantically googling “OH MY GOSH WHY IS THIS THE WORST THING EVER????” Well, i’m here to tel you IT GETS BETTER!! I’ve had my expander for only one week, but let me tell you, it feels completely normal now. I have to turn mine twice a day, for 10 days. (20 turns in all.) I just got my tooth gap yesterday, and i’m proud of it! The annoying feeling of not being able to bite down, gets so much better, because: The more you expand, the less that is, and you adapt! The lisp takes lots of practice and patience. I still have a pretty heavy lisp, and I get quite irritated sometimes, but it’s all about patience. Eating is probably the worst part, but like the video suggests, WATER PIK!! Those suckers help so much. Normal swishing with water and mouthwash helps as well! (It’s pretty gross but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.) What I do for getting food out, is push lots of air quickly through the expander with my mouth partially shut. It helps get the food out and is quite subtle. A life saver for me has been the Tongue Guard. It’s a nifty little contraption that protects your tongue from cuts, and makes eating easy! Please stay patient, you all can do this!
Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!!
how old r u?
oh thank god , im in my late teens , I’m 16, and I have a rapid expander and I’ve been documenting photos every 5 days and I keep comparing day 1 to day 5 and 10 and don’t see any difference so I was worried if I was too old for an expander because they said I’m near the end of my development.
Day 19 is when the gap appeared and it hurt like crazy on day 18. It still hurts but I’m really happy that it means that my jaw is expanding correctly and that I’m not too old for it. Feeling very reassured and happy now. Love seeing progress :D hope the gap gets bigger and bigger :)
I am also about to be 16 and my mom told me I getting braces after my sweet 16. I haven’t been to an othro yet but I just wonder because my front two teeth overlap each other. Did you get an expander for that reason or do you think braces will just straighten that
@@stephanieswithers3160 if you’re 19 are you too old?
I just got my expander off, here was my experience:
BTW just saying, some expanders are different, some are bigger and some take very little space. But mine took a lot of my tongue's space.
On October 13, 2021 I got on my expander.
Day 1: It was really tough. No pain, slight discomfort while eating, and could barely swallow my spit for like the first hour. I was just spitting in the sink for a while.
Turning feeling: It was ok, it felt really weird honestly, but around the end of expansion it started to get harder and started hurting slightly.
Week 1 totally: The first three days I had a really hard time speaking. It got better, but it was still tough to say the letter T, and couldn't really say "Teacher"
Week 2: I finished the expansion and wore another appliance, and it was all fine and didn't hurt, but it was annoying.
Also one observation, sometimes one tooth attached inside the expander starts to hurt and would have some trouble eating, but it didn't happen often.
8 months later, today, July 5th, 2022, I got it off.
Hope this helps guys
Thanks I got it today and same thing, cannot eat with it or swallow XD
Hopefully I can soon, the ones I have take literally all of my mouth space…
@@cryptic2121 dont worry, it gets better. It's annoying to clean but otherwise it's not that bad. Sometimes it hurts with expander turning and feels uncomfortable, you got this!
@@shricharansriram5722 is your face change like your lips become wider or no thing?
And why it take 8 months?i know it take 3 or 4 months؟؟
Do you have an overbite by chance?
@@anssamomar2649 I didn't notice my lip getting wider or anything, maybe a bit smaller. Also my case was more severe and there was some regression, so I had to turn again around the time when I was going to get it removed, so it took 8 months
you should make a video about overbites :)
You got it!
Where is it?
I've got to see it!
I got mine removed 3 days ago honestly like the first 2 weeks with it on it was so bad I couldn’t speak properly and it was hard to eat but then after a while you get used to them and you figure out ways to eat with them. After having them for 10 months tho I’m happy they’re finally off😭
haha congrats on having your expander removed!
Does it hurt as bad as everyone says it is when they take the expander off?
J F it didn’t hurt for me at all so no but maybe it depends
I have one, and it’s getting caught on my cheek and it really hurts 😣
Sandy Cheeks do you have wax?? i believe you can apply it to the place, it will help.
I had an expander when I was a teenager and seeing you type this brought back so many bad memories. Even with the wax it was so frustrating. I can feel it again.
It doesn’t pinch my cheeks, and I’m starting to forcefully put it higher up in my mouth because I’m starting to like the pain.
Your teeth are beautiful. Also, thanks sooo much for the free information!
Thank you so much for watching!
Thanks! My daughter just got her top braces and Herbst on yesterday, and I have to start turning tonight. They showed me how, but I needed to review. Lots of great content here...thank you!
This comments scaring me😭 I’m getting my expanders in a few weeks and I don’t want pain tf😭 imma have them for 6 months
You're going to do awesome!
I'm getting mine in 2 days and I'm having it on for 6 months too. Im scared
same omg
Don't worry...u r going to suffer for a week...means it is not going to give uh pain...but u r going to have difficulty in eating...nd feel uneven in sleeping...nd going to feel like a vomit for 1 or 2 days...😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣than everything will be normal nd literally u can start feeling changes after a month nd after 6 months u will have more change....I have got expenders in Oct. Nd now March is going on nd after seeing my difference I m happy with difficulties I was having...nd now I m having difficulty in eating or feeling uneven without Expanders 😂😂😂
@@prashantsinghtomar5650 ayo did you have marks on ur tongue too
i got my expander and braces yesterday! getting the expander put into my mouth had 0 pain. after the appointment it was hard for me to swallow, eat, and talk. i kept spitting many times because of how much my body refused to swallow my spit. for eating it was quite difficult, the braces and the expanders at the same time made my whole mouth very tender. SO I RECOMMEND YOU TO EAT REALLY SOFT FOODS!! cleaning the expander isn’t difficult much but make sure to get all that gunk in between your expander and the roof of you mouth out! turning the expander every morning and night is easy so far. when turning it you’ll feel a weird pressure in your nose and your mouth 😭. IF YOU TALK VERY WEIRDLY AND WITH A LOT OF SPIT IN THE FIRST COUPLE DAYS ITS COMPLETELY NORMAL. it feels very weird and not at all comfortable right now but i believe that we can get through it :)
You got braces and expander at the Same time???did you develop a gap ?
Omg taking that thing off hurts so much 😵😵😵😵
Blue_Dragon Games X.X yep I’m glad I don’t need it anymore
@@cryyuni wait how does it feel getting it off
I am getting my expanders in 2 days, and I have been looking for so many channels for more information about them, and this is the best channel! I wish you were my dentist😁😁
Ah that's so nice of you. Thank you so much!! I hope to keep bringing you great content!
Braces Explained I am sure you will😁😁
I got my expanders yesterday and I thought they would hurt more, but they didn’t! Thanks for the heart😊😊
I got my expander off a while ago, but none the less, here's my experience
day 1: on the first day, it felt unbearable. Drinking water felt impossible, swallowing my saliva made feel like I was gonna choke and die, and I didn't even attempt to eat food of for the first 24 or so hours. But I am a outlier. I bet for the rest of you, the first day will be the worst, but it wont be as bad as it was for me most likely.
day 2: by the second day suddenly my "nerd-voice" had become much less, and I was sounding much more normal. Also I could swallow my spit easier, although it wasn't completely easy. But the real change happened after my first tightening. The moment it tightened, I felt a little pressure (no pain), but it was totally worth it. When I had the first tightening, I could talk way easier, I could swallow water easier, although I still used a straw for the first few days because it still kind of felt like I was gonna choke. and eating was way easier as well. The first tightening is also when your mouth begins the process of getting used to this thing, which you immediately feel the positive effects of.
day 7: after a week, tightening once everyday before bed, the pressure post-tightening was almost gone. Also, I only had a slight speech impediment, and sounded relatively normal to most people unless I was talking to my dad or my girlfriend or someone who I regularly have long conversations with. The water and eating situation were still basically the same, they didn't improve in any meaningful way until my mouth was completely used to the expander.
day 14: after two weeks, my mouth was super used to it. I could swallow my saliva perfectly normally, I felt very little to no pain when chewing, and I had almost no speech issues. One issue that never changed for the whole time I had this thing though was food getting stuck between the roof of my mouth and the expander. Luckily this absolutely did get better after I had finished all my tightening's, I think because the top of the expander was closer to the roof of my mouth, but I could be wrong. But it never fully disappeared. So if you just got yours, or are a few days in, I highly recommend you MASTER the art of pushing food down your throat with your tongue out from under the top of the expander.
Day 21: This is when the true settling happened for me. I couldn't feel the expander anymore, food went down like normal and so did liquids, and I could swallow my saliva perfectly. Also my speech was pretty much perfect except for my "eeh" sounds (Tree, bee, key etc.)
afterwards: after that, it was perfect. The first day felt unbearable, but don't let that get you down! also I'd like to apologize for any grammar issues, English isn't my first language.
anyways, here are some extra comments!:
-I didn't get a gap between my front teeth, might have something to do with the fact that the reason I'm even getting braces is because I have super squished together teeth, and my right front tooth is actually overlapping over the front of my left one a little. So if you're like me and have overlapping/tightly packed front teeth, you're lucky here! No gap for you!
-Turning it is kind of horrible the first day, it feels like a lot of pressure, but by the second you already barley feel any!
-Getting the thing in and out doesn't hurt at all, and I'm aware I'm the minority when I say this, but as soon as it came out, I couldn't even tell I every had it. I could talk, breath, swallow, etc. like before I even had the expander. And eating hard food was impossible with the expander, but as soon as it came out I could eat hard food perfectly.
-and finally, this is just in my experience, but braces aren't nearly as bad. Braces are way easier to do everything with, and if anything an expander will just make you ready for braces because of how much easier everyday things are with braces in general.
Hope this was helpful!
May i know how old are you ? Im 21 and i hv a slight overlapping on my upper teeth. My dentist suggest expanding it instead of doing an extraction. So im kinda scared that i wont hv the best results (since expanders are often used on kids/teens)
How long did you have to have your expander in?
@@erikaknapp128 not sure off the top of my head, id say about 6 months, but I only tightened it for the first little bit, it was just sitting there for most of the time
Thanks this was really helpful
Broo did you get a fully metal expander or the one covered with plastic?
Thank you for you great explanation. I just joint the bonded rpe club 6 days ago. Getting used to it mainly by speaking and eating. Tomorrow I will do my first turn. Keep you updated.
I got my expander cemented in yesterday.
I'm so glad I had all this done at 12. I hated it so much back then but it saved a lot of money down the road as an adult..
Exactly!
I have a removable palate expander and I want to break it
I can't eat ,drink, talk or close my mouth
How do I get used to it quickly
Honestly, this is going to sound counterintuitive but wear it as much as you can to get used to it. Practice just talking around the house with it in and you'll get used to it before you even know it
I just got my expanders so I am just trying to figure out why I need them and how I work this was really helpful Thank You!
my orthodontist told me i would use this for 2 months before i get my braces. but i got my braces first and was hella confused . 😐 do u know why? or does it depends.
@NY UK oop
That’s happening to me now I’m getting my braces 2 months after
@@ZacharyBoi I just got my braces today, then im getting the expander put in afterwards 😟
expanders are hell ! But they help the process of braces so much
But it's worth it!!
My sister had an expander when she used to have braces and I’m getting my braces on next month and I might be getting an expander
I got my expander a few months ago. It hurt alot when they pushed it up and in. It shouldnt make you cry the pain but it may make you moan alot. I have anxiety from dentist and doctors so you should be ok :).
I want it, it's going to make you look good
How old were u when u got it ?
if u don't mind telling me
I'm 18 and will be getting my expander tom so a lil anxious !
@@honeyplum7268 Not going to reveal my age but i was a teen when i got it and still a teenager
@@honeyplum7268 did it work for you?
@@konosekaijiyu4275 oh yes it did work for me ! It was so difficult in the beginning to swallow and stuff and it hurt ALOT while turning the expander and then gradually like after a month I can't even feel the expander there..like I got used to it !
Can you make a video about the Quad Helix expander? Everyone talks about the Palatal Expander but not the Quad Helix Expander.
You got it! =] Hang tight & I'll get to it ASAP
Dr. Greg Asatrian Thank you!
Is it possible to "isolate" one side of the expander so that only one side of the jaw gets expanded otherwise if you have a crossbite only on one side and get expander at the end you get asymmetrical upper jaw because the right side was unnecessairly expanded?
I'd also like to know about this. What happens if only one side needs to be pushed outward?
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I just got my expander and braces yesterday. It doesn't hurt (just some pressure when turning it) and it is SUPER hard to eat, talk, and swallow. I don't know how long I will have it, but all I know is that I want it out asap because it feels so uncomfortable! It isn't super bad, but it is super inconvenient.
UPDATE: I got my expander out yesterday, and it was amazing! My mouth feels so much bigger now! Just stay the course and dot give up! You will see results soon and it will get easier to talk, eat, and swallow soon!
@@erikaknapp128 i recently got them, can you tell me which ones you got, the all metal ones or the acrylic ones?
Did you get braces and an expander at the same time???if so did you develop a gap
I’m 13, and when I get my expander how big will the gap get? And how long will it take to close
one to two months tbh
@@vava2334 ONGG NOOO IM GLAD I WEAR A MASK
@@juanaliajanice8325 Fr bruh, next year I hope i'll still be able to wear mask.
@@vamp3403 omg I have expanders and there is a gap already
@@juanaliajanice8325 Wait so how long have you had your upper expanders?
Ty for the advice on turning the expander at night it helped big time!
Right? of course! So happy to help!
Woohoo I got my palette expander off about a week ago! It was glorious getting it off!! Im seeing improvement with my braces :)
That's so awesome! Make sure you keep us posted on your progress!!
I commented about cross bites in your last video. Thanks so much this video, it was really informative and I’ll be sure to show it to my orthodontist. Thanks Dr Greg!
Glad I was able to help answer your question =]
When I first went to the orthodontist, they said I needed a lower expander...
But my last appointment, they fitted me for a top expander...
I told her- “I thought he told me I was getting a lower expander”
And she was like- “no, just the top”
So I’m like really confuseddddd
Hey dr, i'm wondering if expanders work on adults - 26 yr ?
i have expanders and i can't even feel them in my mouth.so if one is getting expanders don't worry cuz it doesn't hurt that much as braces do
Ohhh man it was a nightmare wearing my expander !!! It was so hard for me to eat with the expander on lol. im glad i got it off already, it was so much pain
Yeah! It can be a bit tough =] Its also pretty tough to clean huh
You’re so lucky :( :)
Adriana Ybarra so did it hurt?
Yotie Munoz It hurts a little bit, the only problem is eating.
@@abtinpanahi Yeah you are right, it was nothing but pain while eating
I’m getting my top expander out in 38 days! (May 4th) I’m SOO excited!!!
Can uh see the changes??
@@prashantsinghtomar5650 yes!! My teeth are already looking so much better!! I can’t wait for braces. I’m so excited for straight teeth!
How does eating feels like?
I had expanders for 7 months and got them remove on july and it was painful to get remove but after a week or two i feel better and dont have to deal with food stuck on the rooftop :)
I just got my expanders , and I honestly hate this. I wanna die ( not literally)
@@yothatsmikey7642 is the worst but it will be worth it :D
i’m freakin out!! i’m getting huge gap from two weeks of turning. when does it close up?
When you get the braces
Expanders made my sons smile so nice
I’m getting my expander tomorrow... I’m scared and I already have a big gap 😊
Me too!!
i had an upper expander IT SUCKED SO MUCH ITS SO HARD TO TALK FOR A WEEK AND ALWAYS HARD TO EAT AND IT ALSO HURTS YOUR TONGUE AND SOME CASES GIVE YOU A HUGE SPACE BETWEEN YOUR TWO FRONT TEETH. thank god i got it out like a year and a half ago but it sucks so good luck
But it was probably worth it!!
I can’t talk normally anymore after having my exspander and I had it removed a few months ago
This is very different to the expander I had. I had a crowded mouth (small jaw) and the expander they used on me was little more than wire bent to form a type of spring.
I have small jaw and crowded teeth 😬 how was your experience with the expander and braces ?
I have one im at my last few weeks of having one i cant wait to get it out also its not removable but i took a picture of it and it is only a few turns away
Almost there!!
I have an expander rn on top of my mouth Its doesnt hurt to turn and its very hard to spit ,swallow,eat the firs couple of days
You will 100% get used to this! I know it's tough at first
@@DrGregAsatrian yes today was mh last day to turn the key so. I dont have to do kt anymore
I got expanders today
it feels so weird lol
I’m getting an expander today teehee
I know this is a late response but I just got mine yesterday and I’m already thinking about getting them removed. Pure agony I tell you. I’m not even overreacting. And I hear everyone say “oh it’s a good thing that I can lose weight because I am gonna eat less food” but for me it’s terrible because I’m trying to bulk and gain weight. I hate it man. I know it’s only the second day but I am literally praying that it gets better
I got spacers today
I'm getting expanders today
@@recolex It's been 4 months so I can't really comfort you but I just hope you are doing fine. Since it's only your second day I'm pretty sure it got better.
Does any one get swelling or marks on there tounge because of the expander
It’s normal
You get used to it within a week or two
@@1jaws52 ty
I’m getting expanders ! 😭😭 then braces wit expanders 😭😭
You're going to do great- keep us posted!!
Sameee 😭
Samee
same :(
yeah um nvm I never got expanders but I do have braces lol
16 turning 17 and I'm getting one of these expanders. I'm scared that its going to hurt really bad because I'm older so it won't be as easy to fix my posterior crossbite. :(
i’m getting too braces with an expander and after a year they take the expander out and put bottom braces on 😭 i’m nervous
Sameee I have to wear mind 6 months and have braces in the middle of the process it takes about a year or two for myyy teeth :((
To anyone wondering: you can eat normal with these braces after like 1-2 weeks! After 2 weeks I started eating chips and everything again and I use small write thingys to get the food off of my expanders.
I need help to stop pushing my teeth out with my tongue they were a triangle and they got better from my expander but now they’re turning back into a triangle idk how stop
Look up orthotropics
do tongue excercises to keep your tongue on the roof of your mouth.
This is nice I have to get on when I see my dad in a couple of weeks then next year I'll get braces.
nice explanation!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it =]
Awesome video Dr. Greg. How are you feeling now? I hope you are doing fine. I too have a cross bite, but my ortho is correcting it using braces only. In just three months, results can be seen in the bite. Looking forward to the next video.
Regards.
Ah thanks so much! Yup, feeling a lot better! That's great =] That's great that you didn't need an expander!
Does extracting teeth have any risks/disadvantages?
Can you use Expanders for adults too
hi, I love your videos! I currently have braces and I’m in the end of my treatment, I’m planned on getting them off my next appointment but this last visit I had was the most painful I’ve ever experienced. My orthodontist did something called “wire bends” ?? it took 2 technicians to help get my wire back into the brackets and wire tie everything. I was screaming it was so painful, but what do wire bends do exactly ?
Thanks sooo much for the kind words! && Ahh so sorry you had such a painful experience ! So wire bending adds a few modifications in the wire to move very specific teeth in a certain direction. This is best portrayed in a video so hang tight and I'll make a video on this! May be a little late for you but hopefully you'll still find it interesting!
I wish I could've had these! Orthognathic Surgery for me, but I'm excited to be on this journey even as an adult. :)
That's great! You have to keep us posted on your progress !
I had one in the roof of my mouth, and it’s so hard to take the food that is stuck behind it. And i also had bottom brace and Bite bump which separates my teeth 2 cm apart
YESS
I’m getting an expander in a couple of months. I’ve been wanting to for a few years now.
I stg I can’t wait to get it taken off I’m tired of sounding like I have a fkn lisp
ong
my teachers cant understand me 🤩
@@soup2215 same when I had it I sound horrible
I got expender before 6 or 7 months...nd really it is working greatly...I can see difference in my teeth...
i'm getting my expander in a week and i am so paranoid about it, does it hurt getting it put on?
I got this some months ago and i was super anxious but in the end it wasn't that bad. The turning hurt a bit but other than that it was not all that bad
hi, could you think of a reason why my orthodontist won't let me have braces at the same time as my palatal expander? Also, what's the difference between an acrylic expander and a drilled one? Thank you!
I usually do not use braces until I have achieved the expansion I need. Acrylic expanders are used to have more support against your palate to get more skeletal movement (and not just teeth). Not sure what a drilled one is but I'm assuming that you're referring to an all-metal one!
I am getting my expander tomorrow
I just got my expander removed 2 days ago, and I had to get braces put on immediately- 😂
How long did u wear ur expanders before braces?
same
@@ellaparis1072 about 2-3 months I think
my jaw was super small, so it took a while
@@aromantic_axolotl7778 oh im searching this up and they say 6 months holy shit thats a difference i hope i dont have it on for a long itme.
Does it hurt for chilsren? Should I give my son Tylenol every time i turn the key?
Erin C it depends on everyone’s pain tolerance I am currently 11 years old and for me the pain isn’t that bad. When I get it adjusted I could still eat food normally, but as I said I think it depends on your Son’s pain tolerance. Hope this helps I just got them removed today good luck on your son’s journey 😄
Can you do a video on "carriere appliance/ essix retainer"
Def plan to!
Thank you so much for the details!
I had and still need to correct my crossbite, but I use rubber bands instead of an expander. Could you tell me if there is a difference and why my orthodontist may have chosen this over the expander.
Fluffy Bird Maybe you just have a teeth problem so you don't need one of these, like he said, the expansor Is for bone problem
You nailed it Thelma! Sometimes if it is just a dental crossbite, you can use wires & elastics to help correct it!
Dr. Greg Asatrian Did I? Yay!
I've been dealing with orthodontics ever since I can remember, due to my prognathism, so by now I kind of know a lot. I'm still working on it, but hopefully my treatment will be done soon with no need of a surgery;)
Thelma DeLaMont Thank you! And also thank you Dr. Greg Asatrian!
My dad had to get this thing tightend at home, he'd be putting in a metal tool and turn or something. It was the worst. I've had these for a year and now I've had brackets on my teeth for 3 years. My braces will be removed in a week!!
So exciting! I'm stoked for you
I have twin block braces and an upper expander, i turn mine twice a week and I need it for about 2 months, and I'm 14
Thanks for sharing that with us =]
Youre lucky i have them and i have them for 6 months
I am about to have my expanders soon and I am already 20, it scares me.... but this video was a lot helpful. Hope I don't back off 😟🤞
Same here. I have to get the expander before braces....
Was it effective. Since you were 20?
I had good bite before I started my treatment,but now my molar teeth are inclined inside and upper jaw's molar and lower jaw's molar are not aligned properly do I have to use expanders or there is any other way?
Its impossible for me to tell online but generally throughout treatment your teeth / bite feel weird. Ideally they should feel good at the end of treatment though!
Dr. Greg Asatrian Thank you
My dentist also told me that everything will be fine at the end if treatment .
Very informative. Thank you!
When I had my first set of braces (yes I had braces twice and double jaw surgery :p) first time I had braces I had a palate expander but I don’t think it had a key at all! Is there a difference between expanders with and without a key? Your content is always helpful! And when I go to my orthodontist and use some dental words you mention he’s like are you going to dental school without telling me haha nope it is just I watch an amazing orthodontist explaining braces on youtube! =)
Aww thats so sweet! That made me smile =] There are different types of expanders. You may have had something like a Quad Helix which is more for dental expansion versus skeletal
Can you please me a video on anchorage. And it would be great if you include TAD in it as well. Your videos are very helpful and easy to understand. Thank you.
Yup! I currently have them planned as two separate videos but they will definitely work hand in hand!
Wait I’m getting my expander August 9 but he said I still have to get two teeth removed on my upper teeth and they will be my smallest molar,what should I do??is he just making me waste my money on something I don’t need?!!
Its impossible for me to know because this is a very case-specific =/ Sometimes those need to be removed before the expander can fit but like I said its impossible for me to tell from online!
Just got the expander and there's so much steel in my mouth I can't eat, breathe, swallow, spit, or SPEAK!
HOW WILL I PLAY TROMBONE, BREATHE DURING BASKETBALL, EAT, AND WHAT DO I DO PICTURE DAY IS THUS WEDNESDAY 😫
sorry bro life isn’t fair