Palatal Expander

Key is to the left and Palatel Expander in mouth.

Nick got his Palatal Expander today at the Orthodontist.  He was tough.  He didn't shed a tear when the key was turned 3 (T-H-R-E-E!!!) times at the office. 

His Mama cried the entire time.  Nick held my hand when I took my practice turn on him (when I should have been strong for him!).  He is so much tougher than I ever knew.  Me, not so much.  I crumbled.  It was embarrassing. 

We have to turn the key 1 time each morning and 1 time each night for 2 weeks.  It's not forever, but it may be a long 2 weeks for us both.  He says it doesn't hurt.  He is just having a time getting used to the abnormal foreign object in his mouth.  Talking, eating, drinking is a little different he says.  Wendy's Frosty and french fries for lunch were a nice treat.  :)

Here's a good look at his lip bumper.  That white plastic thingy below his bottom teeth.  It makes Nick looks like he's chewing tobacco when his mouth is shut.  HA!