Spacers question???

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#1 Post by **pink77blondie** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:42 am

Yesterday was my first ortho appointment... He did all the molds and x-rays and pics. and put in spacers... The spacers make my teeth really sore... and they almost feel loose... is this right???

#2 Post by **Lisa65** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 10:15 am

Spacers seem to be reported on here as the most uncomfortable part of the whole braces experience, and I have to agree. They are pushing your teeth slightly apart to make room for the molar bands, and that can be uncomfortable.

I found that the worst discomfort passed in about 3 days, I guess the teeth had moved by that time.

It'll get better honestly, hang in there!

#3 Post by **spaced*out** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:32 pm

Well I just got 8 spacers put into my back teeth iIthink three days ago and one already popped out 3 hrs after I left because it wasen't put into my mouth right it was feeling loose so I had to call my orthodontist . I think they also feel loose when they pop out because the tooth may be getting ready. All I can say is stick in there.

#4 Post by **spaced*out** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:32 pm

Well I just got 8 spacers put into my back teeth I think three days ago and one already popped out 3 hrs after I left because it wasen't put into my mouth right it was feeling loose so I had to call my orthodontist . I think they also feel loose when they pop out because the tooth may be getting ready. All I can say is stick in there.

#5 Post by **dark_angel475** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:53 pm

Ugh! I hated spacers. They truley are the worse part of the braces experence so far!
And yah your teeth will feel a little wiggley in certain parts of the braces process.

#6 Post by **spaced*out** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:55 pm

How long were your teeth sore after they were put in?

#7 Post by **dark_angel475** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:59 pm

Weel they really hurt for abotu 4 days, then it was just a dull pain untill they were out.
But if you can stand this, you can stand the rest of it with a breeze!

#8 Post by **spaced*out** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:02 pm

I am at my third day with these horrid things everything gets stuck on them it bugs me . Thanks maybe the pain won't be as bad tomorrow . I get anything on the teeth they are between because it hurts so bad, but the good thing is my next app. is in thirteen days maybe they'll come out then.

#9 Post by **dark_angel475** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:23 pm

They probably will come out then. I only had mine for a few weeks.
Don't you worry, the worse is over.

#10 Post by **spaced*out** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:32 pm

I hope so they did this because I have to have an RPE (rapid paletal expander) at 14 I am scared and mixed up in confusion , but i hope this is the worst of it.