Question:
im going 2 get an expander next week and i was wondering if orthodonist do braces & expander 2gether because last week i got the metal bands?(they went on my back teeth and its where they have to put the wire) & also how long does an expander stay on until the braces are put on
Answers:
When I got braces I got the expander and braces at the same time (at least in the 4 front teeth). However, what you are talking about is the metal bands in the back two teeth which are used for the expander and a night brace. The expander could stay on for as long as you have your braces on. Mine did- I had it for about 4 years. You will stop tightening it, though, before then and you will generally get used to it. Good luck!
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