Removable expander

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#1 Post by **tracy729** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 3:31 pm

Hi!

After my second adjustment I was told that I need to get a removable expander to make room. Has anybody had to use a removable one?

Thanks

#2 Post by **gunter8888** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:39 am

Hi tracy729,

I am currently in my final 3 weeks of 6 months with a removable expander. It hasn't been bad at all. The first 3-4 days were a little painful and it would occasionally hurt a little when I turned the screw, but nothing terrible. Learning to talk with it in was a challenge. Because of all the plastic the removable expanders take up more space than the fixed expanders, making talking difficult at times. I will confess that at times I cheat and take mine out for important discussions/phone calls at work. The best part of having a removable expander is being able to take it out to brush/floss and for eating.

Feel free to PM me if you have more questions.

Best of luck!

#3 Post by **SuzyQ!** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:27 am

I had a removable palate expander last year it was fine, not too bad. Just practice the talking and you will be fine!

http://s145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/SuzyQ8656/
You can see from my pictures the difference it made to my teeth.

I had mine from April to about July and turned it twice a day!
Didnt really hurt at all just very gentle presure and some tender teeth!

#4 Post by **SuzyQ!** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:28 am

I had a removable palate expander last year it was fine, not too bad. Just practice the talking and you will be fine!

http://s145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/SuzyQ8656/
You can see from my pictures the difference it made to my teeth.

I had mine from April to about July and turned it twice a day!
Didnt really hurt at all just very gentle presure and some tender teeth!