A step-by-step guide to safely activating your rapid palatal expander at home.

Learn how this device helps children break the thumb sucking habit to support healthy dental development.

Understand how this appliance keeps the space open for future permanent teeth after early tooth loss.

Explore how an expander combined with a habit device helps stop thumb sucking while widening the palate.

See how this fixed appliance promotes lower jaw growth to help align the bite during orthodontic treatment.

Understand the role of the elastic separators in creating space before placing orthodontic bands.

Explore how the facemask appliance corrects underbites by encouraging upper jaw growth.

Learn how a palate expander widens the upper jaw to create space for proper tooth alignment.

Dr. Kirk explains how to properly use a palatal expander key to make turns for activation of a palatal expander. Note that this video shows an older style of appliance, that is less slim and streamlined than the 3D-printed expander appliances we currently use.

Why do some kids need a space maintainer? Learn how this appliance holds space for adult teeth after premature tooth loss.

See how the Halterman appliance helps bring in an impacted molar that isn't erupting on its own.