Metal Mouth Message Board

Hey Chris, I got braces for the second time shortly after college. I was 24. It seems that nearly all my friends who had braces in high school needed braces again! I don't think you should worry about it affecting future job prospects. Schedule consultations with several orthodontists to learn about...

I paid for mine up front to save a bit of money, $200 ( 5% off of $4000). My treatment plan was for 1 year and it ended up taking 3 years! I did not have to pay more for the additional time it took, but I wonder if I would have ended up paying more if I paid during treatment. This fee covered broken...

Hey everyone, haven't checked this board in awhile and just checking my old posts! Yes, I still miss my braces a tiny bit, but I'm definitely enjoying my smile sans braces. It's been nearly 4 years since my de-banding. I had such a wonderful experience with my orthodontist that I decided that I want...

Hi Judythebeagle, my response may be late but I'd like to share my similar experience. I had my braces on for 3 years when my general dentist also told me that my x-rays showed evidence of root resorption, most likely due to my orthodontic treatment. He said that my one of my upper lateral incisors ...

Hey everyone, I'm new here. I miss my braces just a little bit. I had mine for 3 years and 13 days. And it was my second round of braces! I miss seeing the progress of my teeth moving in line. I also miss seeing my orthodontist once a month. Mine actually provided warm cookies or snow cones during v...