Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi, My attachments are the same color as my teeth, but I also noticed some yellowing around them. I was told it was the glue they use to attach them. Ask if maybe that is the case in your situation. I don't know if they could or even would consider another option for you, but it doesn't hurt to ask....

Is anyone noticing little black or empty spaces between their teeth by the gum lines? I know with the movement this will happen, but it looks like poppy seeds stuck in your teeth. Is there a way to have this taken care of? I also had a lower front tooth extracted and will end up with a gap. They tel...

My teeth are really starting to look yellowish. Asked the ortho about cleaning and didn't really get any help. He said it is where the attachment are that more discolored. Has anyone tried whitening their teeth while wearing the aligners and with attahments? Would it make the attachments seem even m...

Favorite, Congratulations to you. I can't wait to see your new smile. Also till I am where you are. Once we start this program we can't wait to see our new smiles. Jean

Favorite, Congratulations to you. I can't wait to see your new smile. Also till I am where you are. Once we start this program we can't wait to see our new smiles. Jean

I am just so anxious to see a difference as I am sure we all are. I have a very conservative ortho. I have not seen my clincheck. He only gives me 2 sets of aligners at a time and then wants to see me.He is a perfectionist. I am not. After years of icky teeth I just want them better and a few places...

Hi all, I am going to switch to my second tray tonight. I had a pretty easy time with tray one, but I noticed about a week in that when I took my aligner out to eat, I had a tender area while eating. I'm assuming this is normal, but it is sorer now than 2 weeks ago. Am I going to have a tender / sor...

Just wondering about how many weeks into treatment before any of you could see a noticeable difference? Especially with gaps starting to close? I have a gap on the bottom where they removed a tooth, but was curious how long it took others to really see a change in the mirror? Thanks, Jean

Iwas pretty sure I would need more than 13 trays so thanks for telling me what to expect. At my age I am not a perfectionist, I just want them better than what they were. I guess I will just wait and see about the pain, but I sure don't think they are bad yet. Thanks for the info. Jean

Hi I am 59 years old and always wanted straighter teeth so here I am. I have a question. My ortho said I have 13 tray upper and lower.He said then they take impressions again. Does that mean i have to wait 6 weeks again and get more new trays? I have only had these in 4 days, but I haven't had any p...