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by auroraborealis
Wed Mar 06, 2019 4:14 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: First day of expander and splint
Replies: 4
Views: 1032

Re: First day of expander and splint

I believe I have an appliance like this :
https://www.robinatowndental.com/jaw-ex ... ut-surgery
by auroraborealis
Wed Mar 06, 2019 3:36 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: First day of expander and splint
Replies: 4
Views: 1032

Re: First day of expander and splint

It sure can Wendy. I will ask the dentist what it is. He is in the UK but has input from a US orthodontist who advises him. Why would an adult arch not be able to be expanded? Bone regrows when you break a bone its the same deal.
by auroraborealis
Tue Mar 05, 2019 5:55 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: First day of expander and splint
Replies: 4
Views: 1032

First day of expander and splint

hey guys this is my first ever AW post but not my first ever braces! I am 41 and have just been fitted with my upper arch expander and lower arch splint. I have to say I am so surprised with how full my mouth is feeling and about how much of a lisp I have. I am a nurse and worry about sounding stupi...