Re: Rapid Palatal Expander/Orthodontics

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> Hi,

>

> I was wondering if any of your children w/ BPES have

> ever had a RPE or Rapid Palatal Expander placed for

> othodontics? I know it is fairly common in our area

> for kids to have an expander during the early phases

> of orthodontic care to make more room for all of their

> permanent teeth to come in without crowding. Our

> oldest daughter (who does not have BPES) actually has

> one in now. But I am wondering what the effect would

> be on a child w/ BPES who already has different facial

> structure. Anyone dealt with this before?

>

> Thanks!

> April Eisele

> Colorado, USA

> Hi.

My daughter had absolutely no problem with her Palate Expander or

braces when she was 13 years old (they were put on at the same time).

Her Orthodontist did remark that she had a very high palate, but had

no problem fitting her for the device. My daughter never complained

of discomfort from the expander, and it was actually removed 2 weeks

earlier than anticipated (her palate widened quicker and easier than

expected).

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