tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102391576726553239.post5413170599154863595..comments2023-09-07T02:45:51.291-07:00Comments on SARPE, Jaw Surgery and Adult Braces, Oh My!: Second pre-op & tour of gluttonyHeather Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11424088990265198059noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102391576726553239.post-10998705735643306032011-06-19T15:07:49.231-07:002011-06-19T15:07:49.231-07:00Thanks Girl, I appreciate the kudos!! Also, congra...Thanks Girl, I appreciate the kudos!! Also, congratulations on getting started with the process!<br /><br />When I had my SARPE, I was told that they were looking to expand my jaw by 10 MM and the space between my teeth ended up being about 11 MM after I finished expansion. I think the gap was only wider than 10 MM since my teeth swung out to opposite sides during the expansion. Once they straightened out (six weeks after I stopped expanding), the space between my front teeth was only a tooth size - 7 MM. If they're only looking for 5 - 8 MM of expansion you may luck out with a gap that is less than a tooth size which will be super easy to cover up with wax. Keep me posted on your progress! :)Heather Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11424088990265198059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102391576726553239.post-1494428716722218272011-06-19T06:09:01.061-07:002011-06-19T06:09:01.061-07:00Hi Heather...your site is great and has provided m...Hi Heather...your site is great and has provided me with some great tips already! Congrats on your progress! I just had SARPE on the 15th. I know this is going back in time for you, but was curious about how the size of the gap between your two front teeth relates to the amount they actually need to move the palate...Example, I need to expand my palate approx 5-8mm - does this mean the gap between the teeth will be the same size or could the gap be 15mm while the palate only moves 5mm? Kind of freaking out (just a little). You did an awesome job with that wax BTW!!IvoryGrinder...aka Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00877917585236864322noreply@blogger.com