Metal Mouth Message Board

I would like some INVISIBLE wires!! :BigGrin: I'm almost a year into it; clear on top and metal on the bottom and those top ones are driving me crazy! They really do cut up your lip! I have to wear wax every day. Today is another adjustment, so hopefully he's going to start moving the uppers back s...

Yep - they definitely were cutting up the back of my upper lip too. When I'm at work I am constantly talking and can get some really bad sores. I teach and have been pretty quiet all summer so I haven't used much wax at all. But I would recommend you pile it on them during the day when you know you...

It would be nice if they would give out a sample to try - I ordered a plastic strip that was suppose to cover several at one time and didn't like them at all. Couldn't return them and spent over 20 bucks for them. These really look great, but I'd like to try one first!

Chicago - what is this plastic thing you're talking about, and what kind of gum can I chew that won't stick? I have the same problem; been wearing power chains for I think around 2 months now... I always feel the need to chew something but I've been too afraid of gum...

Biotene dry mouth spray really helps me - I have severe dry mouth. I have been drinking so much water since getting wired sometimes I feel like I could float away!! This stuff if a minty-tasting spray with NO burn, and it helps to moisturize. Of course, it only helps a few minutes after you use it. ...

I wondered, too. I had to choose a plan that went longer than 24 months because my payment would have been too high for me to afford... Therefore, I have to pay interest because there was no way I could pay it off in 2 yrs with my monthly payment. If I could have paid a higher monthly payment, suppo...

Sorry-my intention isn't to scare anyone out of treatment; everyone responds to pain differently. I also got heavier wires and my bands are in a "chain," which I've never had before, so my whole mouth is in shock. I never did well with pain and still don't!! :cry: I have heard the term &q...

Well, I guess I'm the lucky one who gets more pain this week - anchor pins. They are screwed into the jaw above the molars and have bands that extend from them to my canines. OMG, it really HURTS. I haven't been able to find anyone on here who has them so I thought I would post. Actually called in ...

I can relate, too - had a biteplate behind my uppers for 3 months - non-removeable. I cried a lot cuz it was miserable. Lost some weight, too. Finally the end of the 3 months came and he cut it out. Did your doc tell you how long you would have it? It's a little better knowing there will be a time w...

...when you're having a really painful day...to help get yourself through the day? I just got adjusted a couple of days ago and am frustrated in pain. I only got new wires, but every single tooth feels pain all over again, can't chew much at all and feeling very discouraged. :-+ OTC pain meds do not...

Oh man, can I relate!!! Especially when feeling claustrophobic was mentioned!! I SO feel that way all the time! Went in today for new wires and was told to look forward to "anchor pins" next time to make my pointy, vampire teeth head back into the empty sockets that have been prepared for...

I am a chocoholic - and chocolate will melt in your mouth - you don't even have to chew it!! I have lost about 10 lbs since I got wired, but now that I've found out I can still eat cake, ice cream and chocolate, I'm afraid I'm gonna put it all back on - and then some!! How the heck am I suppose to r...