Advantages and disadvantages of palatal expander
What are the advantages of palatal expander?
In ideal conditions, the use of these devices in the treatment process has several advantages, for example:
- It can correct a wide range of abnormalities including misalignment and crowding of teeth. It also helps to improve the asymmetry of the jaws.
- It can greatly reduce the need for oral surgery in the later stages of children's lives.
- Improves airway, breathing and snoring. According to some studies, as the nasal cavity widens, the resistance of the nasal air flow decreases.
- It is compatible with other orthodontic treatments and devices such as braces and headgear.
All the advantages of palatal expander increase the quality of life without changing the face. Expanders widen the jaw, but do not change the appearance of the face.
What are the disadvantages of palate expanders?
In treatment using this device, age is not a risk factor. But we must not forget that this process may need more time for adult patients. Because the bones are mature and fully formed, it takes longer to move them. Additionally, it may take some time for the patient to get used to the palatal expander in their mouth.
The disadvantages of expanding the palate, and in fact its temporary side effects, include such things:
- Mild pain or discomfort in the mouth and teeth
- Headache
- Uncontrolled salivation
- Tip of the tongue to speak
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Some people who use this device may also experience a gap between their anterior teeth, especially the two front teeth, which will be corrected during orthodontic treatment. (Your front twelve teeth are the front teeth).
Finally, another disadvantage of widening the palate is that food, debris, and plaque can build up on it, causing a bad taste or odor in the mouth.. To prevent this issue, it is enough to clean the device completely every day.
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