Metal Mouth Message Board

I could not stop saying "wow" after seeing the last pic in each set of pictures. that upper arch is really coming together and so quickly too. I agree that it gives me a real inspiration to get though the pain of the first few weeks knowing the end is so rewarding (only day two for me full...

they feel HUGE hahaha. yes Theresa, i read the boards prior and picked up on that bit of info. it has helped a lot as i have not yet felt the pain. eating feels soooo weird like i have 2 sets of teeth lol. nothin but soup and now, thanks to the advice of heresa, mashed potatoes whoooo hooooo!!!

I got my braces on about an hour ago (ceramic uppers and lower). When I first saw myself I was kinda scared but even before that the biggest scare was when he removed the lip holder things and I ran my tongue over the brackets for the first time. H-U-G-E!!! The tension of the wire being put on made ...

Hi everyone, Today I get my braces put on and am really excited especially because I found this forum and have wanted braces for a while now. I have an 18 month sentence. Hearing the stories of others really helps. Can't wait till tomorrow morning. Wish me luck! I'll post pictures when I get braced....

I just went yesterday to my 1st appointment and the dentist was so awesome and his teeth were so white and perfect. made me feel so at ease and very knowledgable but more importantly, spoke in a manner i would understand. i get my braces put on in 2 weeks and super looking forward to it and the dent...