Metal Mouth Message Board

Can't say I've heard my teeth making noises yet, but I definitely *feel* them clicking and twitching occasionally. Like others have said, it's probably due to the periodontal ligaments relaxing and then adjusting so the teeth can move. In other words, completely normal!

I am a CPAP user (for Sleep Apnea), but needing braces. Anyone else dealt with this? I haven't committed to a treatment plan yet, so any advice on overcoming this obstacle would be appreciated. I'm in the same boat. I currently use a Mirage Swift nasal pillow system, and just got braces on my top t...

Just got my top metals on on April 6th, yes everything is loose up top. All kinds of pops and clicks! Somehow I cannot leave my teeth alone, keep pushing them with my tongue and lips to feel the pops and clicks :-* I know how that goes!! I'm constantly pushing with my teeth and tongue -- probably s...

Thanks for the replies, MetalMedic and Catgyrl! That explanation about the periodontal ligaments make perfect sense. I keep feeling the sensation, but not as frequently anymore.

Hi Everyone! Got started on my braces about 3 weeks ago, at age 44! They put brackets on my top front teeth (so far), and then inserted those irritating spacers between my top rear molars. Had to wear those for two weeks before they then put the metal bands around my top molars. Boy, I was sure glad...