Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi, Well done to you.......... I am 54 and in braces for the very first time - clear on top and metal on bottom teeth. I seem to be managing ok and as yet not much pain other than discomfort - first adjustment in a weeks time! Most of my friends did not even notice I had them put on - does that mean...

Hi Ken,

Thanks for the advice - sure eating will sort itself out over the next few weeks - also the advice about the ticker - think I have now managed to get it into my signature - well here's hoping!!!

Look forward to seeing you around the boards too.

Biz

Well at 54 years old I finally had my braces put on. Over the years my bottom teeth had been moving out of line - each time I asked the dentist she advised me that the only thing I could do was have braces - but could I? Vanity and other people saying it's not that bad its just you, were enough to s...

Thanks to those who have replied.......... I have a clear brace on top and a metal one on lower teeth. Both put on the same day but each day it's getting better. Thinking of keeping a diary so I can track changes and it will be nice that in a years time (expected brace time) I can look back at my pr...

Hi, Well after many years I have taken the big step and got my braces - I am 54 years old and felt I owe it to myself to get the smile I always wanted. I look forward to the days ahead and I will try and update my progress as foten as I can. Must admit have suffered no pain what so ever to date and ...