expander on 1 1/2 yrs & counting`

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#16 Post by **jaws** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:33 am

Hi Ren,

I am actually having a sort of 'different' procedure done on me called "Controled Arch". My expanders aren't traditional expanders, they look more like lingual arches (however they have actually worked to expand my arches). I definitely won't be getting head gear, however I wish you luck if you end up needing it! Here are some pictures of my expanders so you can see what I mean:

LOWER:

UPPER:

#17 Post by **kirst1583** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 8:07 am

Dark_angel wrote:
ren wrote:
Im sure that my teeth will gradually get used to having the elastics on them and i wont even notice them.

Yep. This definitely happens. I've got elastics for the 2nd time now after having a break from them for a bit, so I feel your pain.
You will get to the stage soon where they are comfortable and you don't notice them though

#18 Post by **i814u2c** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 2:29 pm

I didn't have one but both kids did. Son had top and bottom on for over 2 years and daughter had bottom on for 2 years. Good luck

#19 Post by **ren** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:15 pm

jaws your teeth look awesome! It's funny that I actually have the same expander on as your lower expander! Top one's totally different-I'd totally trade it for that one!
ttyl, ren

#20 Post by **jaws** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 5:50 am

Thanks ren! I've had my braces and expanders for 10 months, so my teeth have had some time to straighten up. If you want to read my story and/or see before/after pics, look in the 'Our Braces Story' section under 'Jaws' Story'.