BRACES BRACES BRACES CAN SOMEONE HELP! ?

Sorry this wont really help you, but I've had an expander, 4 retainers, and braces twice. I'm younger than you. It all works out in the end. I had my expander for a year, braces for 6 months, and braces again for 18 months. I still have those braces. The thing about the expander is it needs to get cranked. that's right cranked. ( at least the one i had) I didn't really notice a gap becoming bigger so i think youll be fine :) good luck ;)