Metal Mouth Message Board

Ugh, this is what I am worried about. I got them off Friday, got a permanent retainer on bottom, for some reason, they can't do that on top. I am waiting for my retainer to be done. Soon I hope. I am afraid that my teeth will move by then. I keep checking and swear that they have moved...yes I am pa...

Nope, don't think, so at all. A huge improvement, but perfect? No. Especially the bottom. I JUST got them off Friday, had a hard time even looking the last couple of days...I am trying to see how good it looks compared to before, not the shortcomings..

I would love to take something for the headache...afraid it will get stuck...lol...

Thanks. I just don't know though, I woke up with a headache, thirsty and hungry. Can't even take a drink of coffee. Everything in my mouth hurts. I just wanted straighter teeth, not perfect teeth at my age.....I don't know how I would give it time....and I am being serious.....How do you eat or drin...

Thanks yeah I called them today to tell them how horrible it is, and they mentioned kids being able to do it. Well I can't. Still can't swallow with this thing and it is causing quite a bit of pain. I may have them remove it. I really wish I had more info or warning even before he put it on.

Heather, I could have wrote this today. I want to run back and have this thing taken out. It hurts so darn much. And I don't know if I want to wait weeks or a month to get used to it. Don't like the feeling of not being able to swallow or all the saliva. My tongue is already feeling raw. Sometimes I...

Hi all New to this site. I got my braces at 51 last year on July 31st. Have always hated getting my picture taken, especially if they made me smile. So I decided to have braces put on. Many many times, I think I have lost my mind, wondering if its all worth it. I can tell they have helped a lot. I a...