Metal Mouth Message Board

I just had my first adjustment this week (went in to have two brackets reglued, and they decided to just bump up my adjustment date). It definitely didn't feel good, but not as bad as expected. As soon as they were done, I hit the motrin and started chewing freedent gum. I chewed on a bite wafer lat...

So I noticed one of my brackets was no longer attached to my tooth, turns out it was actually two. So they went ahead and did my first tighening yesterday, wasn't planning on that! Afterwards, immediately hit up the motrin, and chewed on freedent gum. Chewed on a bite wafer last night and this morni...

I have had braces on almost two weeks, just now getting to more real foods. Biting is difficult, but was able to eat a bean burrito from taco bell today no problem! I have been doing a lot of protein shakes mixed with fruit just for the nutrients and because right now I eat so slow! Took over an hou...

We did ask for this! LOL! I do like the weight loss though, I must admit! I am in a lot less pain, unless my front teeth hit each other, then all bets are off. The sores in my mouth healed fast (used a colgate mouthwash that cleans those out). Just one huge sore inside my cheek, but isn't hurting al...

It is my one week birthday too, congrats! :) I am having problems still eating, but it is getting easier. And losing a few lbs has been nice!!!! I have the traditional braces. And the tie downs are a pain, there are two that meet up with the wire, I keep slicing my tongue or getting part of my tongu...

Day 2 was the toughest, and I had to give a couple of briefings, then cook at our company bbq. Luckily the coordinator picked up some applesauce for me, and I was able to eat cheesecake! Different days, different things bug me. I had some teeth pulled, plus some teeth that the arch wire isn't attach...

Okay, now that I have been scared away from eating out! :) I already decided lunches at my desk will be liquid. But it is only day 4 with the braces. I did have a formal dinner to attend last week while I had spacers on my teeth. I had requested vegetarian, which is usually pasta. Instead, I got a p...

Today is day 4 with braces, so looks like we will be going through this journey together! I am on call, so no alcohol for me, although that sounds good. Just trying to find healthy soft foods so I can get some weight loss out of this! That milkshake last night probably didn't help, but at least it f...