06/18/2026
Throwback to when I got my FME removed early. Dr. Newaz and I made the decision together to NOT backturn (38 small turns is how far I made it), remove the device, and let a little natural relapse occur. Recent CBCT scans show I got 1mm of expansion, and the device was activated 1.5mm, meaning I relapsed 0.5mm. Despite being nervous and feeling some intense pressure from the device being removed early, it was a relatively easy process. Catch the whole video on my YouTube.