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Old 10-14-2007, 10:20 PM
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Question expander HELP

I got my expander abput a month ago and i had pain for about a week
Im starting to feel pain in my molars wher the bands are placed.
I dont know if its the expander or if Im getting a toothache or a cavity
PLEASE HELP ME
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Old 10-15-2007, 12:20 PM
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Hey and welcome!

I had the same issues.. if the pain is around the molars it could be the gums are irratated. I recommend brush and floss heavily around them and use a mouthwash such as Listerine.

The expander movement is soooo slow, that there should be virtually no pain.
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