Metal Mouth Message Board

Hey everyone! I am only a little over 8 months into my braces journey, but I am already thinking about my retainer. The reason I am thinking about it so early in treatment is because I have a gap between my top two teeth, and I plan to keep a small one there permanently. I love my gap, and don't wan...

Trossi, I saw your blog. I have an open bite and a tongue thrust/placement issue too. Mine is the result of finger sucking though, so it pushed my front teeth out. I have also had to learn to place my tongue at the roof of my mouth I also noticed on your blog that you mentioned how proper tongue pla...

I agree with the previous posters...this just doesn't add up. His technique is costing you valuable time. I would be firm with him if I were you.

Hey everyone! This is my very first time actually starting a thread. I got Damon braces installed about 3 weeks ago. I have the clear ones on top, and I will be going in for metal ones on the bottom at some point down the road. My experience has been more than amazing thus far! No pain, and I have b...

I was actually just wondering about this...lol. I'm am 7 days into my braces, and I lick the brackets and wire constantly. I'm always checking to see it my teeth have moved. Could this cause damage??

I just got mine yesterday, and I am still attractive. In fact, I can't stop smiling! I think these might actually make me smile bigger. It's as if I want to show them off or something (lame, I know haha). I have the damon clear on the top row. The bottom row will be the regular metal damons. But I w...

I don't think you should be worried at all. There is no way they will be able to even see them. I'm assuming comedy settings are dimly lit, and the audience isn't right in your face. Even if the place is heavily lit, I doubt anyone will even notice your bottom row because they will be so far away fr...

Just got mine on today! I will have about two years.

I'm a "sista" from Memphis too! How exciting! I'll be getting my braces next week.