Ortho removeable expander...?

Question

Does a schwartz removable retainer/expander hurt?
iam gettinng mine on the 19 iam wondering the pain it will enduce please tell me your experince with a swartz removeable expander!

Answer 1

To Casey,

No, I put them in many young patients and and my impression is the removable palatal expanders (commonly known as the Schwartz appliances) are more comfortable than the fixed types such as the rapid palatal expanders (RPE) or the "W'-lateral expanders. The drawback for this appliance is it may take sometimes for you to learn how to talk with it in the mouth.

To: Dr. ALbert,

WOW, I hope I have not violated any rule here. To be honest, I've never read them. I believe as long as you are posting here with good intention and you will be fine. Please correct me if I am doing something wrong, right away.

To you both,

Best Wishes and Happy Holidays

Answer 2

iv had a non-removable expander and it seriously hurt

Answer 3

CASEY,
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Answer 4

nah its uncomfortable but not horrible.
good luck

Answer 5

yes good god