Metal Mouth Message Board

Hey Guys, So had my Lower jaw moved forward 8 days ago and the operation and recovery went extremely well. Been in no pain at all. I was banded shut and was on a liquid diet and on my 1 week post op appointment with my surgeon thought i'd get the bands loosened and then the following week get my bit...

Hey Guys, My surgery is on the 22nd July in Hereford, UK and I am getting my lower jaw lengthened 6mm to correct an overbite. I am getting really really nervous now, had my pre-op assesment and it made it all a bit more real that it's happening next week. If anyone has had this surgery and can share...

Hey Guys, I have got my operation date in about 3 weeks, really excited but really nervous. Haven't been given much information about what I am having done. I know I am having my lower jaw moved forward to correct an underbite. I was wondering if I can do anything to prepare for the operation? I am ...

Hey, i've had my braces on for 2 weeks now and have started noticing whenever i brush my teeth recently my gums are bleeding, especially in between my teeth. Is this normal? Has anyone else had this? ahhh I keep really good care of my teeth so can't think of another reason for them bleeding apart fr...

yayyyy thanks newsboysgrl777 they havent arrived yet but i cant wait as my mouth is in so much pain! xx

Hey Blossom, I've only had my braces on for 5 days and at first it was so uncomfortable and i was so miserable! but honestly it has got a lot better over the days and I can eat easier now, on friday night went out for my sisters birthday and got drunk and i forgot my braces were there for the first ...

those articles made me feel loads better!

Hey guys thanks so much for all your replys i feel so much better, i have plastered wax all over my braces now and that has made it a lot better and i've been eating things like bananas, porridge and soup. Its so nice to feel i'm not alone with this so thank you so much!

Hey thanks guys for your speedy replys feeling better already And i just ordered one of those brace guards! what a genius idea! Thank you so much for showing me that site.

Hello, I 'm new here, what a great website i've been feeling quite lonely for the past couple of weeks as I am 20 and no one i know has braces! I got my braces put on 2 days ago and just feel so miserable, My mouth is full of ulcers from where the metal is rubbing on my lip and cheeks and my mouth h...