Metal Mouth Message Board

It's funny the discrepancy between what is recommended. I have been told multiple times by my orthodontist that brushing twice a day is fine. So I brush in the morning after breakfast, then after dinner/before bed and floss. The only thing I do at lunch is pick out any food caught in my braces with ...

I am due for the same thing at some stage of my treatment (removal of both lower wisdom teeth and one upper - for some reason I only have three!) and I have to say, it's the only thing about the braces/orthodontic treatment that I find really daunting. I am worried about the same things - taking car...

This is my biggest fear - I've only been braced for three days and the pressure/pain is driving me nuts, I just want to eat something properly!

The end result is what is keeping me from ripping the braces out myself - so just keep thinking of that Hope you feel better soon!

I got braced today - ended up with Inspire Ice uppers and metal lowers - and I have to say, the brackets/braces themselves are fine. I'm anticipating them being a little tender tomorrow but at the moment not bothering me at all and I feel like I'm adapting quickly to having the hardware in my mouth!...

Thank you for all the advice and encouragement - this website is great! Certainly makes me feel less odd for getting braces at my age! I'm pretty set on getting the clear braces on top tomorrow (my ortho uses Inspire Ice). I think that it will definitely help with the shock of having things on my te...

I am getting braced on Friday after years of wanting braces and then talking myself out of getting them (I am 23). My orthodontist has said I am suitable for either ceramic or metal braces - I will be getting metal on the lowers - but I keep tossing up between the options for the top row. Depending ...