Today (4 mo. into my treatment) I got that yucky spring removed!! YAY. They set my expander because I have all the movement needed in the front part of my palate. I must say it was disgusting as lots of food and bacteria get stored in it

The ortho informed me I will be getting some button thing (not sure) on my back molars and will be getting bands that are to be placed inside the upper teeth and stretch diagnal to the OUTSIDE of my lower teeth

Has ANYONE had anything like this done before? If so, what's it like? Do the bands snap off and hurt? Will I talk funny again?
Thanks!