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My ortho took a mould of my mouth told me to pick a desing and two weeks later gave me this IT HURTS please tell me the name of this orthodontic appliance use the links above^^ to view it
2007-01-12 03:41:18 · 13 answers · asked by MissNOYB! 4 in Health ➔ Dental
every week I have to twist it up a notch with a little key and it hurts and its vutrialy invisible in my mouth
2007-01-12 03:44:39 · update #1
It's commonly called a palatal arch expander. It is used to increase or expand the size of your upper arch. It is used because your upper mouth isn't large enough for all of your teeth when they come in. This appliance just helps your body along by giving it a little push. You or your mom have to crank it with a little key a couple of turns every few days or weeks to engage it and keep it tight to do the work. I know it's not comfortable but you will get used to it. It's usually a little painful for a day or two after engaging it. Have your mom or dad ask your doctor if you can take Advil or Tylenol for the pain during that time. It will all be over before you know it, and one day, it will only be a memory that you think of when you look into the mirror and admire your smile. Good luck! I almost forgot to mention this! Great selection of the horse on the appliance!!!
2007-01-12 04:30:13 · answer #1 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's a palatal expander, not a retainer. It is used to widen your upper arch. It will probably get it's job done within a month. Your orthodontist will probably then place a fixed (not removable) appliance to hold the arch in position so that it doesn't try to move back.
2007-01-12 13:49:19 · answer #2 · answered by April 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Looks like the retainer I had when I was a kid. It did hurt at first, I remember crying and not wanting to wear it. It will get better though and you will be proud of your beutiful smile :) ! Hang in there!
2007-01-12 11:45:55 · answer #3 · answered by brandi from texas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had braces years ago. Thats a retainer. Did you recently get your braces removed? This is to help your teeth stay in place long after your brcaes are removed because they can shift and look like they did before you started. So its recommended to use the retainer atleast 1 year after the braces have been removed.
2007-01-12 12:49:03 · answer #4 · answered by Joy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its a retainer.
Its used to keep your teeth straight after taking the braces off.
You probably only have to wear it for 6 months to a year.
2007-01-12 11:43:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a retainer to maintain the progress your teeth have made!
2007-01-12 11:44:17 · answer #6 · answered by jillybean 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its a retainer its like braces but you can take it out. and yes it does hurt but when your done you will have pretty, straight teeth.
2007-01-12 11:44:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
retainer it hurts i am not looking forward to that my braces are coming out soon and they said i have to wear that
2007-01-12 11:44:32 · answer #8 · answered by Happy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
looks like a retainer....
try rubbing ambesol on your teeth and gums.... once you get used to it, it won't hurt as much.
sorry, honey. good luck!
2007-01-12 11:43:51 · answer #9 · answered by Silver Thunderbird 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its to widen your upper arch, i forget the exact name
2007-01-12 11:43:58 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋