Metal Mouth Message Board

Yes I dont close my mouth the same. It's making me hold my chin differently. Like it

......but I really think I can see a difference in my chin area already. I only got the braces in 4 days ago. I feel my chin is now looking much better and my bottom lip appears much fuller. Knowing that staring in mirror may make me more prone to spotting very minor differences I asked my mum for h...

1. Where are you located? (city, state) Glasgow, UK
2. How much are you paying for your braces? NHS funding so just need to pay £380 one off fee. Was quoted at least £2900 if NHS refused
3. What kind of braces do you have? (ceramic, metal) metal
4. What is your estimated time in braces? two years

Mine told me the worst case scenario timewise. Two years. Makes me prepared and then if they come off earlier it is a pleasant suprise.

No. I am the 3rd person in my workplace to have braces fitted. It is a new job and I had already started the process of getting them. I fit in just fine

Hi thanks for all the replies. Things have started to get a little bit tender. Only one sore bit though that requires wax. Eating is a little painful. No easter eggs for me today! I think a chocolate mousse or something along that line I could manage. My sister (16!) is so jealous. She reckons that ...

Hello I am newbie to this forum. Just found it while looking for advice. I got fixed 'train track' braces fixed to both upper and lower teeth today. It was not too bad at all and I have not yet felt any major discomfort. Have a pot of wax and painkillers on standby. It was nowhere near as bad as hav...