Metal Mouth Message Board

Congrats on the movement. I know how good it feels. Mine too have were everywhere before and now...OMG whose teeth are these I was braced in March. It feels fabulous. Your teeth are looking great.

I want to add that in my 45 lbs weight loss, not only was it being picky about what I eat. I got rid of old junky emotional issues...men..family...anything you name it...I cleaned out my past closet...and I believe between the braces and the emotional cleanse I lost that weight...and something about...

Im seven months in and have lost 45lbs...loving every minute of it!!!!! it is amazing what you can learn about how much not so great food entered your mouth pre braces.

want to say yes it is...i had a tooth behind my main front two...and even right now was the space was made for the tooth to come forward...my line was off....I was told by the office and friends that it would change over treatment. There are little things that we will go through to get these teeth s...

saw your post in remarks to my teeth. got braced in march...i have no behind tooth anymore!!!! i will have to post photos of before and after here when I figure that out. Your teeth look fabulous!!!! really nice to see it. I know how excited Iam to enjoy a row of straight on the top :) Have a good o...

First NO I dont believe cermaics to metal have any difference on movement. Your teeth are the ones that will show that. YES that spring is designed to create space. dont worry about the misalignment your ortho will take care of that. And the more that spring pushes apart your teeth will be off but t...

yes this is normal. i had a spring on the front top and everyother day...having to add wax and this would last for a week at a time and then stop for aawhile. Same with my band ties. when I first got banded used the wax for the first two weeks. 4 months later had to add wax on the right one. I think...

take advantage of your adjustments and floss when they switch. THIS IS MY FAVORITE PART OF ADJUSTMENTS!!!!!....lol...YOU CAN GET AT EVERYTHING YOU EVER THOUGHT YOU WERE NOT...lol.

I know this might sound like a dumb question but have you asked your ortho to attempt braces without pulling my first? I had a few concerns in that area. I dont know your ins and outs. I have severe crowding and so far so good...will know once my lowers go on here in a week. that is where my worst c...

The angular chelitus might be it. thanks for the info. Says it can be caused by change in diet. Which you can imagine since braces has happened. And I have lost 18lbs since mar 26, day i got braced. My portion amounts and foods I eat have changed as you all know. Good information, thank you again. A...

I know the subject line is funny but no other way to describe this...lol. I have been braced going on week 8. Had my first adjustment last monday. As Im typing this...in the corner of my mouth on my lips in each side it is a dry, cracking feeling. slightly painful due to the irration...and when I op...

Had mine this past monday. When they were switching out the bands it was a little different but more so cause now the teeth are moved. Mine are moving very fast for 6 weeks. No pain afterwards either...Either I have good tolerance or the best is yet to come

You could find my old thread somewhere on here about anxiety and the reality of what this will all be like. And if it were not for this forum I may have backed out. This site has so much to see and be informed about. And amongst others who took the same chance. I have been braced going on six weeks ...

Just read this on the IRS website. I think this helps. Topic 502 - Medical and Dental Expenses If you itemize your deductions on Form 1040, Schedule A (PDF), you may be able to deduct expenses you paid that year for medical care (including dental) for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents. A de...

In the Cost thread someone mentioned you are allowed to write your braces costs off on taxes. Wanted to know if this is true or not? Any information would be great.