Metal Mouth Message Board

Yes, my ortho is aware of my continuous problem and does take xrays every so often... all looks okay. but my next visit i am going to let her know about my concern of could it last long after my braces are off or even be permanent.

I too have an overbite and was told that I would need surgery, but also decided against it. I don't think it is so bad that it is worth the surgery, and they have been able to pull my upper teeth back some while keeping my lower teeth in place by moving the molars forward. The elastics have also hel...

I didn't have any sensitivity issues before braces. But a year into braces, i can't drink any cold drinks, must use lukewarm water to rinse teeth, etc. I did have one tooth get really sensitive after 3 months where even room temperature water was extremely painful and it needed a root canal. I had t...

Has anyone else here been unable to bite into anything with their front teeth after getting braces put on? I am 33 and my first 6 months I could not even bite into a hard boiled egg with my front teeth. 2 years later, a hard boiled egg is all I can bite into with my front teeth. I also still can't c...