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Palate Expander + Cosmetic Dentistry

Could a Palate Expander for Adults be used to Broaden Smile?

My teeth are fairly straight, but I don't have that amazingly wide smile that I would like. I am in my 30s. Can an adult use a palate expander to...

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Removable Expander Vs. Cemented One in a 9 Year Old Patient Which Do You Recommend?

Removable Expander Vs. Cemented One in a 9 Year Old Patient Which Do You Recommend?

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Is It Possible For My Palate Expander To Split The Palatal Suture?

I am a 20yo male, class iii, that's being treated with a palate expander. I've had it on for about 2 months. I am just beginning to notice...

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Rapid Palatal Expansion or Common Expander? (photo)

Hello, I have nice teeth, and never used braces. However lately I've started considering expanding the palate, because my smile shows practically my 6...

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My Daughter Got Elastic Bands in and Palate Expander but Her Teeth Seem to Have Been Pushed Back?

She used to have very wide smile and big teeth but her overbite was bad so we got elastic bands in and a palat expander but her smile has gone and...

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