Metal Mouth Message Board

Thanks Pegasus2425, Okay I feel better... I guess I was just expecting them higher... but the more I look at them, the more normal they look.. lol. I know no one would even notice something like that... it's just me because I have been staring at my mouth nonstop since I got them on! Thanks for your...

thanks pegasus2425 for more helpful advice. The party is tonight.. so I hope I have a good time and oragel sounds like a good idea! I have the braces on finally! The pain is not too bad yet... and I am really impressed with how clear they are! My only concern... I feel like the brackets on my top te...

Thank you hal2me for all those helpful tips! Tomorrow is the big day and I am trying to stay positive and hoping for the best. I wish the party was not tomorrow night but I will be going... and hoping that I don't feel self conscious! One of my best friends is going with me and she also wears braces...

Hi hal2me, I am glad your first week is going well and yay for no staining! That's good that you like the plumped look the braces give you... I guess I'm just nervous because I already have a pouty mouth so I hope I don't look funny! And wow that's crazy your co-workers have not noticed... That mean...

Thanks to both of you ladies for your positive responses... I am actually feeling pretty anxious/excited to get them on! I love the way ceramic braces look... I mean they're not completely invisible but they are a little more subtle. I heard they are bigger so I hope my lips don't stick out too far....

Hello all, I am Liz... and I am scheduled to get braced on Saturday... for the second time in my life! The first time I wore them for 2 years from ages 12-14 but after 3 years of having them off, my retainer broke... and a few of my teeth shifted. I was really reluctant to get braces for a second ti...