IS appliances and expanders the same thing?? The dr said that i may need to wear that for 6 months, i wonder how it feels and what is it?
Thanks.
what is appliances?
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Hi poloaa,
Appliances might mean expander - you should have asked your orthodontist when he mentioned it ,to avoid wondering after you have left the office and so you will know what to expect. Did they take any impressions for the appliance? What is he trying to do with the 'appliance.'
I just got my Quad-Helix expander 6 days ago - other than it making my tongue sore which I resolved by placing wax on it, it's been fine. I adjusted to eating and talking in about a day. From reading other posts, people have had various experiences to adjusting to the expander.
Good luck.
ssfw
Appliances might mean expander - you should have asked your orthodontist when he mentioned it ,to avoid wondering after you have left the office and so you will know what to expect. Did they take any impressions for the appliance? What is he trying to do with the 'appliance.'
I just got my Quad-Helix expander 6 days ago - other than it making my tongue sore which I resolved by placing wax on it, it's been fine. I adjusted to eating and talking in about a day. From reading other posts, people have had various experiences to adjusting to the expander.
Good luck.
ssfw
Quad-Helix expander: 1/20/06 - 1/16/07
Upper braces: 5/19/06; lower braces: 9/7/06
Braces removed: 8/19/08
Received retainer: 8/26/08 - wearing retainer 24 hours/day
Next appt.: 11/18/08
Upper braces: 5/19/06; lower braces: 9/7/06
Braces removed: 8/19/08
Received retainer: 8/26/08 - wearing retainer 24 hours/day
Next appt.: 11/18/08