Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi I have had braces now for 7 months all thanks to the NHS. My dentist referred me to a dental hospital in London for periodontal treatment as my front teeth were becoming mobile. I had 3 years of NHS treatment and now they are doing orthodontal treatment (I am in my late fifties by the way!!!) Go ...

58 - Had them put on 7 months ago - thought I was the oldest person in the universe to have them fitted but looking at the poll this is obviously not the case. Had crooked teeth all my life but 3 years ago had gum disease and they got worse. Had 3 years of periodontal treatment which resulted in hea...

Go for it now!! The sooner you have them fitted the sooner you'll have straight teeth. I am 58 and had my braces fitted in July. Embarrassed about smiling at first, now I don't care and give my biggest smile!!! Many people envy me and say how brave I am!!! I rarely have to use wax now but for some r...

I love having my adjustments done. One step nearer to straighter teeth at the ripe old age of 58!!! I have had 3 adjustments so far without any pain or discomfort. I love feeling the slight pressure knowing my teeth are straightening!!!