RPE Appliance
What does a rapid palatal expansion appliance do?
The appliance separates the two halves of the palate and the upper teeth to widen the upper arch.
How does a rapid palatal expansion appliance work?
It expands the upper arch and palate when you turn the midline screw.
How long does the treatment take?
The expansion will take 1-2 months. You will then have the appliance in for a further 6 months to stabilise the end result.
What should I expect when wearing the appliance?
- There will be some discomfort initially as the teeth start moving which should pass in 2-3 days.
- A gap will open between the front teeth which will quickly close when you stop expanding.
- There may be some marks on your tongue due to the appliance.
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Food will get caught in the appliance and can be cleaned out with a toothbrush.
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It will initially interfere with your speech but it should be back to normal within 1-2 weeks.
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General tips
- No hard or sticky foods
- Cut hard food into small pieces
- Limit food and drinks high in sugar
- Limit snacking between meals
- Brush well around the gums
- Don’t turn more than the number of times advised by Dr Lipshatz
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