I am still expanding with the blessing of my dentist. Here are some picture updates. I asked about maintaining results and my dentist stated it will be different base on each case. When I am finished with my treatment I will let you know how my results will be maintained.
Hello Christie,
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog and I very much appreciate your story! I am following a similar plan right now with a non-DNA functional appliance. I had headgear when I was younger and I am now trying to correct my bite and facial balance that got screwed up as a young lad.
I've got a couple questions for you, if you don't mind. I have read over your posts but I am unsure about the amount and frequency of your saggital (frontward) and traverse (side-to-side) expansions. Were you turning 2/week transverse and once per week forward? And if so, for how long? Your update photos have been excellent, and I would just like to know the plan that got you these excellent results.
In my case, I have expanded about 1 turn/week transverse for about 5 months, then 1 turn per week saggital for about 5 months, and now we're going back to a do a few more transverse mm. That said, I don't think my facial balance has improved to nearly the extent yours has.
I thank you for your help to all us interested in this process. Your blog has been an exciting and hope-filled source of information to many!
Hi! Thank you for your appreciation! I am glad to be of help! I turn whenever the appliance is loose....which on average was every week but at time I have growth spurts where it can be every 2-3 days. I started side to side expansion only in the beginning...then went to 2 turns side to side for every 1 turn forward. I am now turning side to side only...unless it becomes loose in the front...then I do a forward turn. I am still seeing progress and will post new pics in the next week or two. I will also photo the appliance so you can see the amount of expansion. We were originally just going to expand for a year...but I am still seeing improvements so my dentist thinks it is good that we continue on. My dentist did show me how to swallow properly and I have started inserting my thumbs into the sides of my mouth and pushing upwards in little pumping motions. Many blessings to you! You will get the results you want just believe!!! I cut out pictures of facial profiles and smiles and I stare at them daily! I have no doubt I will have the optimal face I was born to have!!! :)
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