The dentist has been telling us since Leah was in Kindergarten that she would likely need an expander. The news was finally confirmed by the orthodontist, and we were given a 1 year window in which we could start the process. Leah, like us, is a "let's just get it over with" person, and opted to begin immediately. She got the bottom expander in January, which wasn't too bad because it is removable. She got the top expander in February, which was bonded to her teeth. She couldn't eat gummy candy or popcorn the entire time it was in (though we let her indulge a small handful of times). She finally got it out in early August. Girlfriend was PUMPED. We thought it was going to be pretty easy, and made plans for ice cream later. It was actually a bit bloody and swollen and painful after getting it removed, and Leah was in no mood for anything. After a day or so, her mouth felt so much better and she happily ate her weight in gummy candy. Now she has a retainer and looks so ding darn grown up. She is happy that she can once again eat candy!
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