Metal Mouth Message Board

Thanks for the tip on the “Outie,” Gloria. I looked it up and will definitely order some if I find out I’m good to go for Invisalign. Looks like a very handy tool to have. I’m sure I’ll have plenty of questions once I get the aligners! Could find out this week at the earliest. The waiting is hard! I...

Thanks so much for the responses! It really helps me to hear from those close to my age. Curlew, I haven't been self-conscious enough to smile close-mouthed, but then I know how to use PhotoShop for close-up shots! :lol: I do think that straight teeth will definitely give me more confidence in my sm...

Good to know others in my decade are getting Invisalign! I, too, have all my teeth (except for the wisdom teeth that caused the crowding in the first place!) and no problems with them. I have a really good bite and I hope having these aligners doesn't mess with that!

I'm glad to hear there are others in their 60's doing this! I believe I would be the oldest at the office I'm going to. I am hoping that if my teeth turn out to be suitable candidates (!), I will be able to keep in mind that the nuisance and discomfort are great signs that I am progressing toward th...

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I had seen posts by those in their 40’s commenting on how “old” they were to be getting braces. (Wish I had done it when I was that young!) Well, it’s being said that “60 is the new 40” so perhaps I am right on track! I had my last two babies in my 40’s and my t...

This morning I had my appointment for my Invisalign evaluation! Had the impressions made and photos taken (already had the panoramic on file). I was told I now have to wait for about 2-3 weeks for the determination. I have wanted to have my teeth straightened ever since my wisdom teeth came in (many...