Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi Lou Lou-I can totally relate to your frustation, etc and I have been there, so I am speaking out of experience..I was SO discouraged!! But there is this passage called the rainbow passage (see it somewhere on line) and you just read out loud, speak out loud over and over and it will get better!! ...

Hi Procrastin8er--I am exactly like you-I didn't want anyone to know about the ibraces--basically because at this age (I'm 43) I feel stupid that I have to get these...but only my close friends and family know about them. People at work, even a guy that I started dating doesn't notice them...About t...

I have ibraces, I think they are a little different then the ones you are describing? Mine cost $8500, with $2000 covered by my company-which was great! I got my bottoms on first, (back in July) and then the top ones on in December). The bottoms were harder to get used to, but the tops made me have ...

Hi everyone-Haven't posted for a while, but will bring you up to date on my progress...had lower ibraces put on July 22nd, and Uppers put in Dec. 30th-then two extracations in February, and March 5th, top wire was put in. I went for my monthly visit and he put a power chain in on the top-has anyone ...

I have bottom and top ibraces. I got two extractions two weeks ago on top and the wire put in finally on top. Well...my question is this-one of my front teeth is moving faster then the other, so now it looks like one is shorter then the other :shock: I thought that the teeth would move in a way that...

Hey LB-I am doing much better today and it has only been 4 days since the wire went in. My extractions are healing fine and the fake teeth that he put in the space is fine-I just don't chew on them. My teeth are very sore still, but I take motrin for that. And having some wine the other night helped...

Well...How long have you had the ibraces on? Do you have it on the top and the bottom? I have had mine on the bottom since June and the top since December. Had two extractions last week, which was really hard, but am glad that is over and now just waiting for the changes to happen. I saw resluts on ...

Hi LB--Well..I just got back about 3 hours ago from getting the top wire and the fake teeth put in where my extractions were and I am doing OK right now. My teeth on top feel a little sore..and I'm feeling a bit of pressure, but that is to be expected! I am having a little lisping problem, bu tthat ...

Hi LB-well, I am getting my extractions today at 3pm.. :( The dr. canceled on me last Monday due to him being sick! I was so upset, all ready to just get it done and then I couldn't. I am having a general anethesia today as well...so I just can't wait for it to be over..And I am getting the wire in ...

Hey LB--it's nice to know someone is going through the same thing as me--when are you getting the extractions? I am going tomorrow at 10am, so I will also post you and let you know how I do. I am getting the wire put in on Thursday morning, the 26th--I'm nervous about the extractions, but just can't...

Hi Melissa-So glad your mouth is feeling better. Believe me, I can relate!! I have ibraces on the top and bottom and I know what you mean about the tongue-but it does get better!! Regarding cleaning your teeth-I swear by my waterpik! It works wonders and if you get the portable one, it has a special...

Hey there-I am getting some extractions and then getting my upper wire put in my ibraces. (I currently just have the brackets-since Dec. 30th) I had speech problems for the first week and then it was fine--my question is, is my speech going to get worse again with the extractions and the wire being ...

Hi there-I had to reschedule my extractions due to the oral surgeon not being available, but I am going this Monday, Feb. 23rd and then getting the upper wire and fake teeth fillers on the 26th-I will let you know how I do..I am nervous, but can't wait to get it over with!