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by mmgran
Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:35 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Teeth becoming yellow from braces?
Replies: 14
Views: 20966

Oh forgot to mention it is yellow from the gum to the bracket - but white above!
by mmgran
Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Teeth becoming yellow from braces?
Replies: 14
Views: 20966

Feeling so ill - just took a good look at bottom teeth and the front ones seem to be going so yellow - first thought was they are dead, the braces have killed them - panic set it. It's Sunday and no one works on a Sunday! That's when more panic, collected my thoughts and come to ask you. Have been c...
by mmgran
Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:19 pm
Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
Topic: Waterpik Ultra Dental Water Jet
Replies: 61
Views: 33631

Which one of the heads do people prefer? I can't quite tell what the differences are supposed to be between the different ones. Mine only has one head but either squirts out a stream or jets bubbles. Got a bit frightened thought am I sand blasting my teeth? Can anyone tell me is it all right to use...
by mmgran
Sun Aug 23, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
Topic: Waterpik Ultra Dental Water Jet
Replies: 61
Views: 33631

Bought that OralB oxyjet spray on Friday - and am I ever glad I found this forum and read all the great advice - it is terrific and my mouth never felt so good!
by mmgran
Sun Aug 23, 2009 10:14 pm
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: Possibly the oldest one here!
Replies: 10
Views: 2776

Bionic Grin just keep :D I am still getting used to them and have had two lovely comments from a teenage school girl and a young lady in her mid 30's when I was out shopping. That was nice. But a few comments from older people asking "why would you be bothered at your age". I just tell the...
by mmgran
Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
Topic: Waterpik Ultra Dental Water Jet
Replies: 61
Views: 33631

just came across this item - hi katie57 hope all going well. Am off to see about a water jet. Just have to get that clean feeling happening around the metal mouth. Thanks everyone, am following all your good advice.
by mmgran
Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
Topic: Whitening Toothpaste
Replies: 2
Views: 3117

I have been told by my orthodontist DO NOT USE ANY TOOTHPASTE OR MOUTH RINSE WITH A WHITENING IN IT! I am just so not happy as I had been using closys toothpaste and mouth rinse twice a day and my teeth and gums were looking so healthy. I had previously had treatment from a Peridontist. Now I have h...
by mmgran
Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:29 am
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: Possibly the oldest one here!
Replies: 10
Views: 2776

Oh katie57 ...... I am 59. Had my braces fitted 13th August top and bottom. Was advised to have the metal and I just love to smile and show my kids (all six of them and my 7 grandchildren) just where some of their inheritance has gone ...... :D They will have two years to get used to it. Am just so ...
by mmgran
Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:21 am
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: Feel Like a Teenager!
Replies: 2
Views: 1261

Feel Like a Teenager!

Hi I am 59. Yes :oops: 59! Had my metal braces fitted top and bottom on the 13th August. My Orthodontist told me I am allowed to be a teenager again! Don't think I will go that far though. Was so embarressed for 2 days, now love to smile and show where some of my Kids Inheritance is going. Have had ...