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truewarlord

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I have an appointment to check whether I need a palate (or gum) expander. What should I tell them so that my insurance will cover it?
Also, what should I ask for to ensure maximum maxillary growth?
 
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I have an appointment to check whether I need a palate (or gum) expander. What should I tell them so that my insurance will cover it?
Also, what should I ask for to ensure maximum maxillary growth?
say you have trouble breathing
 
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Ask for a marpe maybe
 
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what is a marpe (im new to ts)
Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion

it’s attached to your rooftop with screws and it’s very effective if you’re still developing
 
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should I say I have problems breathing in my mouth or nose?
Say that your tounge doesn't fit in your mouth. Before going there bite the sides of your tounge really hard so that when they check it they can see the redness and believe you
 
Say that your tounge doesn't fit in your mouth. Before going there bite the sides of your tounge really hard so that when they check it they can see the redness and believe you
I have the appointmant in 3days should I start bting my tounge
 
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How did that help you?
im form austria and you not getting a pallete expander made me scared for a sec (becouse your name has schnitzel in it and it Is an Austrian dish)
 
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im form austria and you not getting a pallete expander made me scared for a sec (becouse your name has schnitzel in it and it Is an Austrian dish)
Every Ortho is different.
If I were to visit a different Ortho in my city I'd maybe get a palate expander, if I go broader maybe Lefort 1 or Bimax.
I can't really change my Ortho so I'm stuck for now.
 
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Say that your tounge doesn't fit in your mouth. Before going there bite the sides of your tounge really hard so that when they check it they can see the redness and believe you
Im using my tongue as chewing gum right now lol.
 
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Tell them you cant sleep well because of breathing problems and that you wake up multiple times a night and dont feel rested at all when you wake up in the morning
 

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