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

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ren
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#16 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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jaws
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#17 Post by jaws »

Ha ha ren! That could be a world record! You're definitely a trooper! I forget--do we have the same type/style of expanders?
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ren
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#18 Post by ren »

Hey Thanks Jaws!! I have what's called an RPE (rapid palate expander)...I think we have (had for you!) the same one.....congrats on the great progress!!!!!!

renee :)
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#19 Post by psychic »

Just one comment:

WOW!!! :o

You must have suffered in the beggining w/ the expanders!
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jaws
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#20 Post by jaws »

Thanks for the comments! Yes, the expanders were hard at first. I had A LOT of junk to deal with in my mouth at once. It feels sooooo good to have them out now! :banana:
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jmpmntwnty3
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#21 Post by jmpmntwnty3 »

Question: With the RPE, does it change your facial appearance, and make your smile wider/better? I've always hated my smile (because of my horrible teeth and the way it makes my face look). So will the RPE I'm getting next month make my smile hopefully better?
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MrsDantel
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#22 Post by MrsDantel »

WOW WOW WOW... COngrats first of all... The difference is AMAZING! Way2go!!!! :D
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Upper Ceramics - March 24, 2005
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#23 Post by jaws »

Thanks MrsDantel!

jmpmntwnty3--the RPE might make your smile wider, I think the results are different for everyone. My smile has definitely gotten wider. I don't know if you will be able to tell from these pics (I'm not smiling!), but you can see how my arches have become more full:

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#24 Post by jmpmntwnty3 »

Oh wow, jaws, your smile is definitely wider. I can see a big difference! I can't wait until I get my RPE in, so I can see the finished results. I'm ready for the pain hehe
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