Metal Mouth Message Board

I've been braced for about a month and I'm scheduled to get spacers in about another month! Has anyone else gotten spacers after their brace day? I thought it happened the other way around.

Also, found out I'm getting molars bands a week after the spacers!!

I've had mine for 3 weeks now and felt the same thing. I was beginning to get concerned, especially because it felt like my teeth moved if I accidentally hit them together or bit down wrong. I was finally able to bite with my front teeth 2 days ago! They are starting to feel less sensitive overall b...

When I saw this post subject I immediately became concerned as I just got my damons on just over a couple of weeks ago. However, after reading the article I felt the subject was not completely fair. I dont have crowding and extractions were never a question. I must say thank you to Chicago29 cause w...

I'm 40! I'm looking forward to being 42 and fabulous. lol I tried Invisalign about 4 years ago and they just didnt work for me. I wish I had gone this route and I'd be 40 and fabulous... Oh well, better late than never.

Congrats on deciding to take the plunge! Keep us posted on the spacers. I'm due to get them soon and would like to know how they are for you.

My situation sounds similar to yours. However, my experience has been different. I had an assistant apply my brackets. They were applied using the indirect bonding process. My ortho had previously set my brackets in a tray based on my molds. They were preset so the assistant only placed the tray in ...

I'm doing ok... just ok. The first couple of days seemed too good to be true and they were. Since day 3 I have been going through wax like there's no tomorrow. My braces all of a sudden started poking different areas of my mouth and felt rough instead of smooth. :? However, I haven't really been in ...

Congrats!!! I just got braced last Friday and I also took advil beforehand. Things went wonderfully. Good luck. Can't wait for your update.

I thought I was lucky when my ortho didnt mention spacers or molar bands during my consult or records appt. I actually thought I had dodged a major bullet... Well, that didn't last long. The day I got braced (last Friday!), I was informed that I would be getting spacers at my next appt and then a we...

Blindboarder - Thanks! The fries were excellent. I don't think they ever tasted so good. Unfortunately, my menu options have dwindled. I had pudding and mac-n-cheese for dinner. :? Re: the pain. Still none! I almost feel like its going to pop up out of nowhere. But so far so good. :D Braceface - Tha...

ok. Here are the pics... http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/lwyrwood/OrthoDay2.jpg http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/lwyrwood/OrthoDay1.jpg My biggest problem and what motivated me to get braced is my upper right canine that is set back (stubborn primary tooth didn't want to make way). ...

Well, it happened. I got braced today. Despite all of my anxiety, it was surprisingly uneventful. :o The worst part was the tongue holder! Hated it. Everything else was easy as pie. I was in and out in just under an hour! They applied my braces using some kind of tray that applied all of the uppers ...

I'm eating my pizza right now. Its soooo good. But I think my nerves are taking over because I have only eaten one and a half slices and I'm stuffed! :? Oh well, I guess I will just keep eating it throughout the day to get my fill. Tomorrow is the day. I can't believe it. I will let you all know how...

OMG! I haven't had pizza or sour patch kids. Having those tomorrow, for sure. Lol. Thanks for the idea.

I can't believe my B-day is this week! I have been so anxious but still very excited. I took everyone's advice and I have been on a mission to eat everything I love that I might possibly not be able to eat. I'm sure I've gained about 5lbs in the last two weeks. :shock: But that might be a good thing...