Advice needed (Rapid Palate Expander)

[ShakinAllOver]

Hi all,

Newbie here from the UK! I've had a removable RPE for a month now and at first it was OK (turning it twice a week), but now the ortho has asked that I turn it every day! Now, the problem isn't the pain or anything like that, but it's the fact that I have to remove it to turn it, and then somehow try and get it back in my mouth! It's actually nigh on impossible to do that and I really don't know what to do; I'm nearing the end of my tether with it and wish it was just permanent and cemented to my teeth!

Has anyone else had this problem with a removable RPE? I'm thinking that if I can't get it back in my mouth, then maybe I'm just not ready for that stage yet?? I have turned it back and it fits then, but feels really tight...

Confused!

Thanks for reading; any advice welcome :) x

[gorillatoad]

Is turning the screw while the appliance is in your mouth not an option? The few models I have seen in person, you're still able to (and expected to) turn the screw while the thing is in your mouth.

[jem]

Turning once per day sounds excessive to me. I suggest you ask your ortho to review.