Hi people :) I know it's been a long time, and I'm sorry I haven't updated this blog.
I am now back in the United States for the summer and recently went back to go see my dentist. At the moment he has my DNA Appliance and is getting it repaired. He also mentioned that he will be starting me on the lower appliance; I am meant to pick up them both in about two weeks. Until then, I am wearing a retainer that he gave me so that my jaw expansion doesn't regress.
Currently I am at 13 turns, and have been for the past three weeks. I wanted to keep expanding my appliance, but because I was to near my dentist appointment, I decided to wait until he could properly shape it. It got so uncomfortable that I chose to stop expanding it until I went in to see him. (He said thevreason it was uncomfortable was because the top of the DNA Appliance rubbed against the roof of my mouth.)
I am really excited and happy, though. Two days ago he showed me a comparison between my teeth now, and from eight months ago. The expansion is very noticeable and I am so encouraged by my progress (even though it is technically behind where I should be). I thanked my dentist and told him I was so happy he practically insisted that I use the DNA Appliance over Invisalign. You don't have to wear the appliance all day like Invisalign and it does more than Invisalign could ever achieve.
I totally recommend the DNA Appliance (and this is coming from someone who was skeptical of it).
Pictures to come soon!
Anners,
ReplyDeleteWho is your certified provider in the USA?
And if you are in Ireland most of the time you will still need to have the appliance adjusted. The closest provider to you in that part of the world is Dr Sandra Garcia Martin in London or Dr. Michele Robinson in Rochester.
As for the roof of your mouth the Dentist should be reducing the acrylic on the appliance where is coming into contact with the roof of your mouth on a regular basis. You need to have the appliance adjusted every 2 to 4 weeks. Your maxilla is widening and the roof of your mouth is lowering slightly.
Compliance by your wearing it for the 12 to 16 hours a day and having it adjusted by a certified provider is key.
I hope this explains what is going on and helps you get the results you want.
Hi, thanks for the comment!
ReplyDeleteYeah, because of my being gone 8 months a year, I am moving at a slower pace (anywhere from fourth a turn to half a turn a week). I am fine with this pace and I am already seeing results, albeit slower than other users of the DNA Appliance. :)
When I first went to my ortho, he initially questioned me over my going away, but I really wanted to use the Appliance instead of Invisalign. My ortho gave me the paste to apply to my appliance and told me once every 3 weeks to check where the roof of my mouth is touching. I then buff very gently around that area. :)
Hi! How did the DNA end up working out for you?
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