Metal Mouth Message Board

yes, I know exactly what you mean. The irony of it all, for me anyway, is that one of the reasons that I am in braces is that I was beginning to exhibit signs of TMJ. Anyway, I am just going to continue to take Advil and hope that I eventually forget about the ache in my jaw or it goes away, whichev...

Thanks for the insight! Your reasoning makes sense! It sure helps to know that someone else understands what I'm talking about, thanks for taking the time to reply! ... Donnala

Hey there! I have been wearing top braces for 8 weeks, up until yesterday, when I had lower braces put on... My jaw is so sore...really the only way I can think to describe it, is that it is TIRED... I've been reading through the forum and found a couple of mentions of this problem, but would really...

Thanks again for all the words of support and encouragement. I do think my teeth are starting to move already, which does give me a sense of getting somewhere! My teeth are not very sore at all anymore, and I even managed to eat lunch out today (I had a burrito at Moe's, which I ate with a knife and...

It is so nice to hear that others know exactly what I am going through! Thanks for the kind words of support.... I really needed that! Big Smile!!! donnala

hello... This is my first time ever having braces, and I am having a difficult time adjusting to the way they feel. They do not hurt, they just drive me crazy. I only have them on the top teeth now... bottoms will be done July 13. These are ceramic braces. I've not had too many problems with eating,...