Metal Mouth Message Board

Well, the big day was Tuesday! This is my third day in braces and the feelings of "What have I done to myself?" are beginning to wear off. Other than the insides of my cheeks being a little sore, I have not had any pain from the braces at all. I'm actually feeling some movement in my teeth...

How is it going with the turbo's on the backs of your canines? I'm getting my braces in a few weeks and will have those also because of a deep overbite. I'm worried about not being able to close my teeth at all and also worried about chipping my teeth on them. Have you been able to eat ok? I have a ...

Thanks for the welcome and support! I'm counting down the days. It's amazing that getting braces has become such a big part of my every day life and I haven't even gotten them yet! I'm full of nervous excitement!

Well, I'm counting down the days until the braces go on. I had the impressions made yesterday, which was an experience in itself! I've had a few apprehensive thoughts about getting braces at 44 but I am ready. My top teeth aren't terribly crooked but I have a deep (100%) overbite and my bottom teeth...