Metal Mouth Message Board

Today was the day for me...March 25. Hopefully in two years on this date I will be able to say to myself it was well worth it. I had ceramic on top and metal on bottom to fix severe overcrowding issues. I have one main question for anybody. My top teeth are fairly straight, but my front bottom teeth...

I can't say I agree with all that you say, but now that I have braces, I notice people's teeth. My main issue is crowding of lower teeth. Once I open the braces conversation, I notice people generally say, "Mine are crowded too." And low and behold, they are. Mine were crowded for about 1...

Hi there, I'm 50 and just about to get braced! I've had one premolar extracted this week, and two more to be taken out next week along with a visit to the hygienist for cleaning. I already had one premolar extracted 25 years ago. Then my appointment for braces is March 17th. After waiting so long, ...

fosterp wrote:looks like you and me will be getting ours at almost the same time

i am due for march 16th

March 22 for me

Ok I'm back. It's been awhile but I've been in the waiting stage for quite some time. A few weeks ago I had an appointment with my regular dentist to check my gums...which I think is routine. Then today I just had 3 teeth removed since I had overcrowding issues. It wasn't as bad as I thought. Plus I...

I got my braces when I was 32, just turned 33, and I think you will find it will be the best thing you have ever done for youself. Plus, I would think having braces as a teen, is more "tramatic" than having them as an adult. As a teenager, image is everything. As an adult, who cares, you ...

I will turn 35 in a few weeks and I am supposed to get braces soon. I just had x-rays and had my teeth molded. Next I'm scheduled to have 3 extractions to make room for the realigned teeth. I was told my braces will be on for about 24 months. I will have the metal ones on the bottom and the ceramic ...