A Nance appliance is a space maintainer that holds the upper primary molar tooth in its position. This is usually advised when the milk tooth is extracted before its shedding period, and the space has to be maintained until the successive permanent tooth erupts. It should be worn 12 to 14 hours a day. Like any other appliance, this should be removed when eating and drinking.
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Why is my daughter having pain after replacing and cleaning her Nance appliance?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 15-year-old daughter with a height of 5"4" tall and a weight of 130 pounds. She got Nance appliance seven months ago and have never had a problem with it. A few days ago, She went for a usual six weeks checkup, and her orthodontist irrigated Nance (cleaned it with water). It w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your daughter's palate seems inflamed and swollen (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Was her Nance appliance removed, cleaned, and replaced, or was it cleaned intra-orally? This could give a hint of the probable cause. So... Read Full »
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