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
Problem with expander ?
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Re: Problem with expander ?
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?
Treatment-
- Braces: In-Ovation L (lingual) on top, and In-Ovation R (metal) on bottom
- SARPE
- BSSO advancement
- estimated 18-22 months
- Expander installed Jan 14th 2013
- Surgery Feb 18th 2013
- Turn 26 days to 13mm. Gap between teeth maxed out at 12-13mm.
- Gap down to 7mm Apr 18
- Gap Closed Aug 6
- Expander out Sep 19
- Insurance approved, surgery scheduled for Dec 18!
Re: Problem with expander ?
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
I think part of the problem is I must clench my teeth in my sleep and push my tongue onto it
Re: Problem with expander ?
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?
Treatment-
- Braces: In-Ovation L (lingual) on top, and In-Ovation R (metal) on bottom
- SARPE
- BSSO advancement
- estimated 18-22 months
- Expander installed Jan 14th 2013
- Surgery Feb 18th 2013
- Turn 26 days to 13mm. Gap between teeth maxed out at 12-13mm.
- Gap down to 7mm Apr 18
- Gap Closed Aug 6
- Expander out Sep 19
- Insurance approved, surgery scheduled for Dec 18!
Re: Problem with expander ?
Thanks , i'll try that. its sort of a W shaped thing ( pointy, oww) not like the others i've seen online
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Re: Problem with expander ?
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!