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Palatal Expanders: What They Are, When Kids Need Them, and What to Expect

A palatal expander widens a child’s upper jaw by gently separating the growth joint in the roof of the mouth. It works best while that jaw is still growing, and most kids wear one about six to twelve months. If your child was just told they need an expander, you probably have three questions: why,

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