Does it hurt to tighten a palatal expander?

Most patients feel a brief sensation of pressure across the bridge of the nose or teeth for about 5–10 minutes after a turn, but it is rarely described as “pain.”

Milwaukee Steps to Tighten a Palatal Expander, Jaw Expander, or Palate Expander

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