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Are Removable Palate Expanders As Effective As Fixed Ones?

My dentist is going to give me a removable palate expander. He says its basically brand new technology, it is clear, and has only been out for around...

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I Just Got a Palatal Expander, Will It Close My Gap Before I Get Braces in 3 Weeks?

Everyones making fun of the gap in my two front teeth. Im getting my braces in like 3 weeks I dont have to turn my expander anymore. I was wondering...

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Palatal Expansion with Existing Veneers? (photo)

I am 25 yrs old. When I was 8/9 yrs, I was set to get braces. I had many extractions done & molds prepared. My cousins teased me about getting...

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