How to Place a Palatal Expander in Children | Complete Orthodontic Procedure Explained

1. “Expanders make your face wider.” The main job of a palatal expander is to fix a narrow upper jaw, when the top teeth bite inside the bottom teeth. The goal is to help the top and bottom jaws fit together better. Most of the change happens inside the mouth, so people usually don’t suddenly look wider in the face. 2. “Palatal expansion fixes breathing or sleep problems.” Sometimes expansion can help create more space in the nasal area, and that may improve breathing for some people who have a