Metal Mouth Message Board

I had straight teeth my whole life that dentists thought were great. My off-centre/slightly open/ overbite was overlooked and it caused me over ten years of chronic, untreatable headaches. Now I'm nearly 21, with self-ligating braces (since December) and my headaches are already better. I had one tw...

The last two times I had my wires switched, the ortho put tiny little metal bits onto the wires. Any idea what these are or what they do? They look like little crimps; this lat time they only put one between my bottom front teeth but I've had them on top too. I have had self-ligating brackets since ...

I'm getting braces on Monday, and I was told that I'll be getting self-ligating brackets because they're easier to clean, smaller, easier to maintain, etc. Please tell me what to expect and how treatment is going for you if you have these. P.S. I tried searching for this topic and either search is b...

Does everyone get spacers? I'm getting braces in four days and I never had spacers. Is it a mistake or something?

Honestly, I just started the account and needed to post something :) The other thread was helpful actually, so thanks.

1. Where are you located? Israel 2. How much are you paying for your braces? 11,250 shekels or 2,900 USD. This includes: molds, pan x-rays, braces, retainers, and follow ups for 6 months. 3. What kind of braces do you have? self0ligating metal, rubber bands in the future (ick) 4. What is your estima...

I'm getting braces on Monday and I want to know (if anyone can tell me) what the average out-of-pocket costs and insurance coverage is for full ortho treatment in th U.S. Where I live, orthodontia is cheaper than in America. I'm paying the equivalent of 2,900 USD for molds, x-rays, braces, retainers...