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Does anyone know if there is a palate expander that pushes the palate out in only one direction to expand just one side and not both? Thanks in advance! I had a narrow upper arch and crossbite on one side. I had the A.O.O procedure done (about 2/3 of upper teeth) and used an expander. Since the bac...

I just started with elastics last week and usually have a headache by the end of the day. Mine are 6.5oz and 3.2mm.

6-9 months but that includes the Wilkodontics procedure I had 2 weeks ago.

I had to get 2 spacers but only for 1 night. They didn't hurt at all going in or even that night but hurt pretty bad the following morning.

I use Badger Cocoa Butter Lip Balm and it works really well

Thanks...yes Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics. On day 7 and the pain / swelling is much better. Most of the pain is in my throat and roof of mouth, it feels like my whole mouth was burned and swollen. I''ve only been able to eat (drink) potato, broccoli ,cheese soup blended to a liquid. Anything ...

Had my AOO and wisdom extractions done this morning. The most pain so far is from the extractions and my throat from the sinus tube. Darn near feels like strep throat when i swallow. 10mg hydrocodone is helping along with ice. I was most concerned about the general anesthesia to be honest as i have ...

45 and just got them on this week

Got my braces on Monday afternoon so i am on full day 2 and have only used wax at night to sleep. So far so good.

1. Southern California
2. Out of pocket costs: Braces = $4,200 including retainers, 3 crowns replaced = $2,400, AOO procedure with wisdom extractions = $6,700. Total = $13,300 (it's been an expensive 2 weeks!)
3. Damon metal
4. ~9 months

Hi all

I just got brackets on this afternoon and will be having AOO procedure on Friday. My issues are: crossbite, narrow upper palate, slight underbite and a slight cant.

This forum has been a great source of info and I wanted to stop by and say thanks!