Expanders Are Out After 14 Months! Before and After Pics!

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jaws
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Expanders Are Out After 14 Months! Before and After Pics!

#1 Post by jaws »

Hi Everyone,

My ortho finally took out my expanders today, since I am scheduled to get my braces off in around 2 weeks and they needed to take molds for my retainers. I thought I would post some before and after pics.

I had these expanders for 14 months, so it was GREAT to get them off! :D

My mouth feels huge and my tongue finally has a place to rest--it's great!!

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eaglesoaring
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#2 Post by eaglesoaring »

Jaws (great name by the way)-

Congrats!!!!! Wohoooo! I haven't needed expanders (wonder if I will), but what a difference! It really shows in your pics. Plus, congrats on getting your braces off! And, further...your teeth look AWESOME!!! I'm happy for you!
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#3 Post by Traffic »

Wow! What a difference! They look great.
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saycheese
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#4 Post by saycheese »

Awesome!

I just brushed my teeth and was feeling sorry for myself because I'm not seeing much progression.

Your pics give me hope.

Congrats!
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#5 Post by bracesmom »

Wow, that looks so great! Do you know the name of your expander? Mine was like that only squared at the arch and it was called an E-Arch.

Mine was removed after only 4 mo then I was moved to cross elastics. I hope my palate looks that good when I'm done.

QUESTION, do your teeth fit together with your new bit comfortably? My bite has been awkward for so long, I wonder if it will ever feel normal.
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#6 Post by Dark_angel »

Congratulations you must be so pleased. I wish my teeth were as great. And i know when i get rid of my headgear i will be as happy as you are today :D
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#7 Post by CLAmom »

Wow, congratulations! I bet that feels a lot better. You're arches look amazing! :-**
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Jeneva
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#8 Post by Jeneva »

Jaws - your teeth look beautiful! 14 months well spent ;) +\+
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#9 Post by MuleNag »

I didn't know about expanders...I'm a complete newbie to this ortho stuff, but your pics are amazing and give so much hope! Congrats on your progress!
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#10 Post by alexa »

That's so awesome! Glad you're expander-free! :D
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#11 Post by fitchick »

WOW!

What a difference? Amazing! Seeing pictures like this make you realise its all worthwhile.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

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jaws
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#12 Post by jaws »

Thanks everyone for your replies! It feels amazing to not have the expanders anymore, I can eat and speak, and nothing is digging into the top of my mouth! :D

bracesmom--my bite still doesn't feel totally normal, but my ortho plans to do a bit of retainer work on my back molars. Hopefully that will make things feel better. My teeth all line up, some of my molars just feel a little 'off'. Although you never know, maybe my teeth are now in the 'correct' positions, and I'm just not used to having a normal bite!
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#13 Post by McGinley »

saycheese wrote: I just brushed my teeth and was feeling sorry for myself because I'm not seeing much progression.

Your pics give me hope.
Aww, that almost made me cry! :P
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Braces with Expander at the same time

#14 Post by jbjalways »

Ok, now Ortho #4 says he would do the expander at the same time with the braces. Has anyone heard of that? But braces 24-30 months.

Ortho #1 says expander 8-12 weeks before braces. He also says I will have a wide beautiful smile. Braces 24 months

They are about the same price, but Ortho#4's office is much friendlier and patient with all the questions I bombarded him with. He said he could get them straight and widen the arch a bit, but didn't sell the "Hollywood" wide smile like #1 did.

I'm so confused. I'm 33 and want this all over with as soon as possible. Not sure which one to pick. Help!!!
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ren
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#15 Post by ren »

congrats!! That's such excellent news :) I'm still waiting for mine to come out (almost 21 months)...is that a world record? lol

ren 8)
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