The Expansion Team
Congratulations,

    You have just been fitted with an orthodontic expansion appliance.  This makes you a new member of Dr. Yorek's EXPANSION TEAM.  Expanders have been correcting crooked teeth and bad bites for many years.  The following information will tell you everything that you will need to know in order to make your team a success.

    HOW IT WORKS.... your expander works by making your dental arch larger.  This will help to straighten your crowded teeth, and also create room for the rest of your permanent teeth to erupt without them also becoming overcrowded.  It can also work by correcting the way your teeth fit together--this is sometimes called "correct your bite".
E-Arches
We call this orthodontic appliance the E-Arch because it is powered by an Expansion spring.  The E-Arch is used to make the dental arch wider and to create more space to align crowded teeth.  One big advantage of this appliance is that it requires no effort by the patient because the titanium Expansion spring is self-activating.  Over a period of 6 - 8 months, the E-Arch will create a significant amount of space to correct crowded teeth.

    For what to expect during your first week with the E-Arch, "WHAT TO EXPECT THE FIRST WEEK". 

    For suggestions on how to learn to chew with your E-Arch, "ADVENTURES IN EATING".

    For instructions on how to clean your E-Arch, "THE PLAQUE PATROL".

    To improve your speech with your new E-Arch, practice reading aloud for 2 - 3 days. Soon you will be sounding normal again.