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Expanders? Experience?
I took my son 8 year old son to the orthodontist yesterday. It is being recommended that he get expanders because his mouth is small and will be extremely crowded with his adult teeth coming in in. It is already causing problems with only 5 adult teeth, the third to come in on the bottom, is severely pushing the front tooth next to if forward, badly.
My question is for any parents that have children around his age that have, or have had expanders. Mainly, what has been the experience overall? Especially discomfort and pain. I really just want to know if it is worth doing.
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- PenPressLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Yes, it is worth going through the process, especially when it will effect the growth in a favorable way.
The expander will have to be there for a few months...
...it will create a gap between the two front teeth...that will look odd for a while until the final desired result has been obtained.
....In the beginning speech will also get affected...he will get used to it in a few weeks though...
...pain will be mild to moderate in the beginning...he can stay on soft diet and you can also give him pain medication.
