Metal Mouth Message Board

Well, it's day 5, and I can say with certainty that I do not know where I would be without my waterpik - probably the best pre-braces purchase I made! I am getting the hang of eating and pseudo-chewing (though I'm not attempting terribly crunchy things yet!), and the waterpik is a wonderous device f...

So, as last week progressed, I found the spacers getting easier and easier to chew with, and actually kind of fun to "play" with by biting down repeatedly. I actually had a pretty positive spacers experience, which was hopeful! So, of course, today came brace day to mix things up a little!...

Well, as of yesterday afternoon, I now have eight spacers in until my Brace Day next Thursday! Didn't really hurt going on, except in one spot where the assistant really had to put on a lot of pressure to get the spacer in. The spacers are also clear, rather than blue, in my lower right quadrant (th...

Lori - only two days left for you! I'm excited that we'll be so close together and maybe can keep in touch about our progress. Especially since I'm looking at at least two years as well! Thanks for the well wishes, and I look forward to hearing more from you! macgirl - Are you macgirl because of com...

Thanks for the well-wishes, myth! :) Yes, I'm going for metal. Well, specifically, Damons, but I am not sure if he uses Damon 3s or another variety, I hadn't researched too much into the types when i went for my consult because I didn't think there was an ortho in the area who used them. But he stat...

Greetings! My name is Kyra, I'm 24 (25 in September) and am quickly approaching my own personal Brace Day. I have been lurking here for months and months, and now, two weeks off, I decided to start chronicling my journey! And I forewarn you, I am long-winded, neurotic, and overly detailed! I've been...