Metal Mouth Message Board

I receive the same type of Flouride treatment about every 4th adjustment. The stuff is toxic. Not sure what the flavor is supposed to be but it isn't good! They slather it on at my ortho, and I'm told to not drink anything warm for a couple hours or remove it until I brush at night (my appointments ...

How many of you will be dressed up as Ugly Betty this Halloween? This is the only costume I can come up with where having real braces has a huge advantage!

LOOKY LOOKY! See the progress! I am still amazed by the huge changes in just 3 short months. The pictures are small, but I hope you will be able to see the changes. For all those braced just days ago- this goes to show that all that pain is worth it, prepare to be amazed yourself! http://i561.photob...

Congrats! Gee, now you've got extra money you have to figure out how to spend! What a tough situation to be in!

Welcome to the world of braces! I understand where you are coming from. My first dentist visit wasn't until I was an adult. My parents didn't take us to the dentist for anything. I had several molars that had rotted in my mouth and what was left of them had to be removed. Needless to say, going to t...

All I can say is WOW! That is amazing! I'm so happy for you!

The wisps are great, however, I do worry about filling up the landfills, so try not to use them too often. I have started using a soft-pick by GUM, they come with a little travel case and a bunch come in the package. They are plastic with a tapered end with soft little spikes that are good for getti...

I wish I knew how differently it would be to talk. Since braced I can tell that I'm not speaking clearly, I'm normally a fast talker and have had to slow down to keep from having to repeat myself. I'm sure people on the other end of the phone are thinking that I'm talking with my mouth full, which i...

Sorry you are not happy with them! I think they are fun, but, I know I certainly don't have the confidence to wear something that draws attention- so I understand where you are coming from. If you are uncomfortable, 4-6 weeks in them will feel like forever. I wonder if you could rinse A LOT with tha...

I have chewed gum.....sugar free of course and did not have any problems!

I finally decided to do something for myself! When I was younger my parents never took me to the dentist, we were so poor- most of the time we didn't have toothpaste or milk or healthy foods. Because of all these factors I had 3 molars rot in my mouth (now that is some serious pain). When I became a...

I'm glad you posted this. I have an appt with the optomotrist in a couple days. Right now, I wear glasses to drive at night and to read. Haven't worn them since I've been braced. I need to get new glasses as I'm sure my prescription has changed, so this will help me get some ideas. My current glasse...

wow- spacers for 3 weeks......you have my sympathy. I had mine in for 2 weeks and was more then ready for them to be out at the end of the 2nd week. I did notice they bothered me more toward the end of wearing them because things were moving and then the spacer would move around while you were eatin...

I am so glad you posted this- I thought it was all in my head! I have had my braces on for 3 weeks and I have noticed some tooth movement- space that didn't used to be there before! Which is great because this shows me that something is happening! But, I also feel like my teeth shift while I eat or ...

I'm 35 and just got metal, top and bottoms on....my ortho said that the ceramics tend to break easier, and the insurance might have issues with covering if the breakage happens a lot. I've had my braces on for 4 days now and am starting to feel MUCH better, both painwise and as far as people looking...