Is it normal to have one expander softer than the other after fill completion?

November 29, 2015
Asked By:sajrex in Bonita Springs, FL

My expander fills complete. Surgery for implants in scheduled another week. I noticed today that the left side is a little softer that the right side which is very hard. Is this normal or is something wrong.

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