Metal Mouth Message Board

I was braced this morning and asked my ortho about why they use molar bands. She says they use molar bands for patients that require headgear for treatment. Also, they tend to use molar bands on the lower arch just to avoid brackets breaking off when chewing food. She mentioned that usually they put...

Glad your appointment went well Summer73! I also had my top arch braced today. I wrote a big description of everything from my appointment this morning to post dinner in your previous message (before your placement). Please go check it out and let me know how your first days are going! I am just rea...

I got my braces on this morning! I only have my top arch braced and so far my mouth is alittle sore. Certain teeth ache more than others because I think they are more out of place. I had to take an advil before dinner just so I could make sure my meal was somewhat pleasant and wouldn't take an hour ...

I am getting braced this Tuesday (ahhh 2 days!!) and I have been seriously thinking about things to purchase in preparation for it all. In addition to buying extra soft foods, I am starting to think of cleaning tools for my braces. I will probably buy a waterpik tomorrow. With regards to toothpaste,...

With regards to the jaw popping, the left side of my jaw pops every once in a while (on average once a day) and it occurs in the morning when I open my mouth to yawn/speak or during the day if I haven't spoken to anyone for a couple hours. I have a very small class III, almost unnoticeable to the na...

Hi Braceasourus and Summer73! I am also getting braces on the same day as you two! I am so so so excited!! I have been reading this forum for about 2 months and decided to go ahead with braces. I am 24 years old and have been wanting straight teeth for a long time. I have a class III, slight crossbi...