Have you had a palatal expander placed as an adult ? 🦷 Here are the most common complications of adult palatal expanders: 😳🦷 1. Pain & Discomfort • Cause: Greater resistance due to matured palatal sutures. • Symptom: Pressure or aching in the palate, nose, teeth, and sometimes even under the eyes or temples. 2. Midpalatal Suture Resistance • In adults, the midpalatal suture is often fused, making true skeletal expansion difficult. • This can lead to: • Dental tipping instead of skeletal expan