Metal Mouth Message Board

I wore braces for 9months but had them taken off because I had to move and wasn't sure that I wanted to continue treatment. Although my teeth are straighter, I still have a significant overbite and overjet and my new dentist thinks I need to get them again. I'm on the fence - especially about whethe...

So... I finally did it! After two hours at the orthodontist yesterday morning, I have my braces. A little about what they did... First, they removed all of my spacers (I had 8). Thank god! They definitely have been the most annoying part of the process so far. Then they began to fit the bands. This ...

So I'm back from my consultation and have my spacers in. I don't really feel any pain yet (other than the fact that it feels weird to have this stuff stuck in my teeth), although the assistant said I should feel it by tonight. The only thing that feels different is that my bite is off since the spac...

Hey there guys! My name is Mara. I'm a college student and am due to get my braces on March 5th. I had my records appointment on Friday morning and go on Tuesday to get my separators/have my final consultation before brace day! I've never had braces, but my bite has gotten worse over the years and I...

Thanks for the advice guys. I have decided to suck it up and go with Ortho 5. I have my records appointment on Friday. Does anyone know what happens at this appointment? Is it painful?

do any of the docs have any thoughts, especially based on my pictures?

I know that 4 of the 5 options are relatively similar but does anyone have any advice as to what appliances are best... bite turbos vs. forcus springs vs. expander? Each ortho suggested a different appliance

Hey everyone- I have been perusing this board since I first started thinking about looking into treatment in November. Since then, I have had 5 consultations with orthodontists (i know that's a lot... but i'm kind of nervous about going through with this, especially in college). However, I've gotten...

Hello Everyone- New user here. I'm 20 years old and a college sophomore. I have always been self-conscious of my smile. According to some of the orthodontists on this site, I have a deep bite, some lower crowding, and a Class II malocclusion. Do you think i could benefit from lingual braces, even wi...

Hello Everyone- New user here. I'm 20 years old and a college sophomore. I have always been self-conscious of my smile. According to some of the doctors on this forum, I have a deep bite, lower crowding, and a Class II malocclusion. Do you think I could benefit from invisalign, even with my bite iss...

How long does it usually take to correct a deep bite/class 2 malocclusion in adults?

How do braces fix my deep bite/class 2? Or would I need additional appliances (like elastics, headgear, springs, etc.)?

Is it possible for me to get the invisible or behind the teeth braces or should I stick with the metal/ceramic? Also, am I likely looking at just braces or other appliances as well?

Mara

Hello Everyone- New user here. I'm 20 years old and a college sophomore. I have always been self-conscious of my smile... my bottom teeth are slightly crooked and my upper teeth are also not very straight. My biggest problem though I think is my overbite. When I bite down you can barely see my botto...