Quad Helix Appliance - Maxillary Expander

The Quad Helix appliance is a fixed, spring-loaded orthodontic appliance using four helix springs; used primarily to expand the maxillary dental arch. This appliance will widen your upper jaw and allow more room for the teeth to erupt into the mouth. Expansion is also used to correct a cross-bite. This is when the upper jaw bites inside the lower jaw. In certain situations a palatal expander can help avoid the need to have permanent teeth removed. Fixed expanders are glued in and can not be taken in and out by the patient. The expander is generally worn for several months to accomplish this correction.

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[xoxR0FLxox]

Have to get one of those then get braces

[franco09XD]

does it hurt?