Metal Mouth Message Board

I have self ligating braces as well and go in every 4 weeks, and they have upped the wire size at each appt. I think I would go crazy too if I had to wait that long, but my teeth are super messed up so maybe that's why I need to go in more?

Thanks everyone!! I had my 2nd adjustment today with the addition of powerchains on my canines to bring these suckers down. I am so excited, but a little nervous too because the dentist asked if I wanted any painkillers. I said no for now, and I can call if I change my mind. I've only had them on fo...

My teeth are all cracky and ache if I touch them, I think this is a great sign! I haven't noticed any movement yet and I STILL haven't taken any pictures. I don't know if I will regret that or not at this point. I have had 2 back brackets fall off since I've been braced, I think that I clench my tee...

I think that your tooth has definitely moved down some! That's exciting. I have the snaggle tooth on both canines, and I have been braces for about 5 weeks, no movement yet. :( My ortho said not to expect any movement until the 3rd month. My 1st adjustment on Monday was just a change of wire. I can'...

I am scheduled to be in braces anywhere from 8-14 months, depending on the movement I get with these canines. Today is the 1st day I haven't used wax on the canines, I have only put it in the back corners where the wires are a bit pokey, but not pokey enough to need to be cut. They are still uncomfo...

I just looked at your blog and my canines are actually much worse than yours. They are out of the gum, but they came out above the baby canines I had, so they still have to move all the way down. Since they are exposed, they look that much scarier. I think I will take a pic tomorrow.... I hope that ...

I love this website!! I just got my braces on tuesday and I am getting a little more used to them, I went with Damons, metal on top and bottom in hopes that they work a little faster. My mouth has been a mess forever and I have been slowing getting the work done that was necessary to get my braces o...