Metal Mouth Message Board

Thank you snowglobe. I appreciate the kind words. I wrote this note almost immediately after I was braced. I'm now almost twelve hours into the treatment. Much like when my daughter was born, time is moving in a completely non-linear manner. I have been fortunate in my lack of serious discomfort so ...

Go Bouncing Tigger Go!!!!!!!! I'm 43 and I have had my top braces on for a little over 11 hours. I have been very fortunate that the pain is mild. Have resisted the urge to take anything at all for the discomfort. I am enjoying the sensations I am feeling in my mouth. I had a very bad accident a few...

There must be something wrong with me..... I can't stop smiling with my new braces.... I love finally not being self conscious about my smile. Heck, my braces say I am making a positive difference in my life, I don't know too many folk that walk around who can say that about anything they're doing. ...

I just got braces put on in advance of my 43rd birthday! I can feel the pressure starting to manifest itself. I had the upper teeth done today and return for the lowers in five weeks. The nice lady at the Orthodontist's office mentioned that in about three hours I would be feeling it for real...... ...