So the torture device that I am referring to is the expander aka appliance that u turn with a key to expand the width of the jaw after the sarpe surgery. I had to get the appliance installed prior to surgery. I had one appt. with my orthodontist where they took an impression of my jaw with a chalky gooey substance. After they took the impression of my jaw it hardened and they used that to specifically build my appliance for me. In the meantime.... While my appliance is being built for me, I had to have lovely rubber bands crammed, yes.. crammed! in between my teeth to create space for the lovely new torture device. The appliance has metal that slides on/wraps around two upper molars on each side with the help of cement. The elastic spacing bands were very uncomfortable. It felt like food stuck between the teeth. There were 4 on each side up top and 2 on each side on my lower jaw. Picture to follow....
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