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    McNamara PatientEd Pendulum-Appliance

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    McNamara Orthodontics provides Pendulum Appliances to correct crowding and flaring of front teeth by moving back molars over 6 months. The appliance fixes to teeth on one side initially and is activated to push that molar back, then the other side is activated. Excellent oral hygiene like a Water Pik is needed while it's in place. Some tooth soreness lasts 3-5 days after each activation and can be treated with ibuprofen. Patients should call if the appliance feels loose or pain persists.

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    McNamara Orthodontics provides Pendulum Appliances to correct crowding and flaring of front teeth by moving back molars over 6 months. The appliance fixes to teeth on one side initially and is activated to push that molar back, then the other side is activated. Excellent oral hygiene like a Water Pik is needed while it's in place. Some tooth soreness lasts 3-5 days after each activation and can be treated with ibuprofen. Patients should call if the appliance feels loose or pain persists.

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    McNamara Orthodontics provides Pendulum Appliances to correct crowding and flaring of front teeth by moving back molars over 6 months. The appliance fixes to teeth on one side initially and is activated to push that molar back, then the other side is activated. Excellent oral hygiene like a Water Pik is needed while it's in place. Some tooth soreness lasts 3-5 days after each activation and can be treated with ibuprofen. Patients should call if the appliance feels loose or pain persists.

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    McNamara PatientEd Pendulum-Appliance

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    McNamara Orthodontics provides Pendulum Appliances to correct crowding and flaring of front teeth by moving back molars over 6 months. The appliance fixes to teeth on one side initially and is activated to push that molar back, then the other side is activated. Excellent oral hygiene like a Water Pik is needed while it's in place. Some tooth soreness lasts 3-5 days after each activation and can be treated with ibuprofen. Patients should call if the appliance feels loose or pain persists.

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    McNamara Orthodontics

    Specialists in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics


    321 N. Ingalls Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 668-8288
    www.mcnamaraortho.com

    PENDULUM APPLIANCE
    Patient Instructions

    You or your child has just received a Pendulum Appliance. This device is fixed in
    place and is designed to move the molars in a more “distal” or posterior direction
    (like a “head-gear”). The Pendulum typically serves to correct crowding and, in
    some cases, flaring of the front teeth.

    The day the Pendulum is delivered, either the right or left side of the appliance will
    be activated to begin moving the molar on that side in a posterior direction. At a
    subsequent appointment, the other side of the appliance will be activated. Once the
    desired molar relationship has been achieved, the appliance will be removed. This
    typically occurs after six months and, upon its removal, a fixed retainer-type
    appliance (called a Nance) is delivered to maintain the correction. Depending on
    the age of the patient, and the presence of permanent teeth, braces can be used in
    conjunction with this appliance.

    As with any new orthodontic appliance, there is an adjustment period following the
    initial delivery. The following are helpful suggestions:

    1) It is very important that excellent oral hygiene be maintained while this


    appliance is in place. The use of a “Water Pik” is often helpful in keeping the
    roof of the mouth clean.
    2) Some tooth soreness is to be expected, lasting three to five days after initial
    appliance delivery and also after each activation. Analgesics such as ibuprofen
    have proven to be most effective. If ibuprofen can not be tolerated, the use of
    other analgesics is very helpful.
    3) If the appliance should appear to be loose or if there is persistent pain, call the
    office for an appointment.

    Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our office.

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