A palatal expander isn t the most comfortable orthodontic appliance however it isn t very painful.
Orthondontist expander food stuck between expander and roof.
Try mashed potatoes yogurt soup or pretty much any food you do not have to chew.
In addition using a flexible palate cleaner can also help remove all the food debris and excess material that are left underneath the expander.
The surprisingly soft and flexible plastic device comfortably flexes along the palatal vault roof of the mouth to help loosen trapped food and debris.
It s great for hyrax nance herbst haas and other orthodontic appliances.
The most uncomfortable part of the expander process is the orthodontic separators that are placed to make space in between your teeth.
Rapid palatal expander rpe the rapid palatal expander can correct narrow palates crowding and crossbites.
The appliances fit over a few back teeth in the upper jaw with a screw in the middle.
Since food and debris often get stuck beneath an expander using a water jet or a special syringe designed to gush out water beneath the expander to get rid of the debris.
Drinking plenty of fluids with meals and snacks and swishing with water after eating will also help remove any food that may have gotten stuck.
To activate an rpe you turn the screw a small amount each day with a special key to create tension between the two palatal bones.
To use simply place the hooked end between the palate and the expander to remove debris.