Pain and Activity Levels After Orthodontic Separators

Elastomeric separators will be placed on the mesial and distal of lower first permanent molars for a total of four separators per subject. Subjects will wear receive an activity monitor prior to placement of elastic separators and instructed to wear it 24/7 unless showering or swimming. Subjects will complete a recurrent Pain Scale Questionnaire 2-4 hrs after placement of elastics and every 24 hrs from day 2- 7.