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My palate expander is making my teeth crooked? (photos)

jrpalmSep 13, 2015
I have recently gotten my braces in the last month, and I just got my palate expander two weeks ago. I had an expander and teeth removed when I was around 9, and my jaw became wider. I have been cranking my expander 2x once a day and I've noticed my two front teeth are becoming crooked and loose? It's scaring me and my teeth are getting worse every day! Help?

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Dr. Patrick M. Ohlenforst, DDS, MS
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Answered on Sep 15, 2015
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Dr. Alejandro Arias, DDS
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