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  1. 10-14-2007, 09:20 PM #1
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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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  2. 10-15-2007, 11:20 AM #2
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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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