Palatal Expanders: Why, How, and When - Orthodontist Vaughan
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Palatal expanders are a very commonly prescribed orthodontic appliance. We have developed this blog article to help educate our patients as to why, how, and when we use them. Why Consider A Palatal Expander Palatal expanders are recommended when the upper jaw (also called the maxilla) is too narrow relative to the lower jaw.
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