[Music] after the palatal expander is cemented your orthodontist will give you instructions on how often to turn the screw that will activate the palatal expander your orthodontist will also give you a key to turn the screw you will need to turn the expander yourself or have somebody else turn it for you to turn the screw insert the key into the hole of this group next turn the screw by pushing towards the back of the mouth until you see the next hole in the screw then remove the key from the screw without turning the screw backwards the most common mistake in activating palatable expanders is on the removal of the key most people will correctly insert the key correctly turn the screw by pushing the key towards the back of the mouth but will then unwind the screw before removing the key this action results in not activating the palatal expander at all another mistake commonly made in activating the palatal expander is not turning the screw a full turn before removing it if you do not turn the screw a full turn before removing it you will not be able to access the second hole to activate the expander next time if you accidentally remove the key before completing the full turn simply place the key back in the first hole turn the screw until you can see the second hole then remove the key so to repeat to activate the paddle expander correctly first insert the key into the hole of the screw next turn the screw by pushing towards the back of the mouth until you see the next hole in this group then remove the key without turning the screw backwards if you are activating the expander correctly over time you may see a gap open up between the front teeth [Music]

congratulations on taking the first step toward a great smile and a healthy bite the treatment your starting today will provide a lifetime of benefits from added confidence to improved health and one of the most important ways to protect your investment is to take good care of your teeth during treatment though today's braces are smaller and more streamlined than ever keeping the teeth free of plaque during treatment is a challenge for many patients that's why we recommend plaque HD the first professional plaque identifying toothpaste plaque is the number one cause of damage to teeth and gums it can build up along the gum line in between the teeth and around the braces black hds target all technology helps patients identify and remove all traces of plaque by combining disclosing agents that color and identify plaque buildup on the teeth with high quality fluoride toothpaste this allows the patient to concentrate their brushing where it's needed most to completely remove plaque from the teeth plus it's easy to use place a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on your toothbrush brush normally spit out extra toothpaste but do not rinse check your smile in the mirror if you see any green continue to brush away at the green spots without adding more toothpaste until plaque is removed and the green is gone once the green is gone rinse completely with water and you're all set with regular brushing black HD fights cavities and helps prevent gum disease patients love the one-step easy to use formula parents and doctors love the way it removes plaque and the way it removes any question about whether or not the patient is taking good care of their teeth during treatment [Music] be sure to ask your doctor about flack HD today it's the best way to protect your investment in orthodontics while you are your child or in braces [Music] you