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What Is a Rapid Palatal Expander and How Does It Work? A rapid palatal expander delivers controlled lateral force to the upper jaw (maxilla). The human maxilla is not ...
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How an Expander Palatal Appliance Works to Widen the Upper Jaw To appreciate how palatal expansion works, it helps to understand the anatomy of the upper jaw (the maxi...
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When you think of straightening teeth, you may immediately think of braces. But while braces are one of the most common ways to get a straighter smile, they are not the only o...
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