Problem with expander ?

[cavacast]

Hi

I've had a expander in the roof of my mouth for about 16 weeks now. I had a sore bit on my tongue at first but it healed up & i was totally fine
However i now have a new ulcer on my tongue where the expander touches. It has been there over a week and doesnt seem to be healing. the pain extends into my ear and jaw and is very unpleasent.

Should I be worried or do I just have to wait for my tongue to toughen up again like it did before

[katsface]

When I first had my expander installed, I used a lot of wax on it to buffer my tongue. Can you try putting some wax on the area that's rubbing?

[cavacast]

I have some was , but because of the shape and the position its hard to get it in place and it comes off.

I think part of the problem is I must clench my teeth in my sleep and push my tongue onto it

[katsface]

I think I read someone here used a cushion type band aid wrapped around her expander... maybe that would help if you can't get the wax to stick?

[cavacast]

Thanks , i'll try that. its sort of a W shaped thing ( pointy, oww) not like the others i've seen online

[JillianElizabeth]

If your pain is going into your jaw and into your ear that's a sign of infection I would call your doctor about that! Ulcers are one thing but you shouldn't have the secondary pain!