Metal Mouth Message Board

Consider getting multiple opinions before making a decision from both an orthodontist and jaw surgeon. I went the extraction route and wish I would have researched more into expansion/sarpe. However, my face/smile was already small-extractions, in some people, hardly show a difference and are the be...

Thanks leolemuellau-I will check out your suggestions. All articles I read advise against extractions...ughhh tough decisions!

Thanks Lilone, I appreciate the reply. I was also worried about the wear of my teeth if I left it without extracting. I will talk to the ortho about trying an expander without surgery too. Thanks!

I've been in my braces for 3.5 years now (I'm 27). I originally had overcrowding/crossbite/overbite/midline discrepancy. The first ortho I went to for a consultation methodically suggested a Sarpe to correct my narrow upper jaw. The second ortho wanted to hold off and try to correct with just braces...

Mine looked the worst about a month or two into treatment but eventually everything straightens out and aligns properly. Once your tooth is attached to the archwire, you will see good progress,

1. Where are you located? Seattle/New york 2. How much are you paying for your braces? Paid $4000 est for 24 mo= treatment in seattle. Switched ortho's at the end of my treatment and now I'm paying $200/mo ongoing. If you can help it DO NOT SWITCH ORTHOS during treatment=$$$$ 3. What kind of braces ...

Agreed-powerchains are great.

Age 24. I'm 27 now. Wish I would have gotten them earlier!

I was told the metal braces are a little faster. I ended up going with the clear braces top and bottom and I like them better. With clear bands, you can barely tell they are there when I talk.

yes-the crowded teeth will move. As you wear your braces your teeth may slightly flare out to make room for moving. This is what mine did and I did eventually have to have two molars extracted from my upper jaw because once your braces are off, they will relapse and straighten back down. You will ne...

I feel the same as you. My estimated treatment was 2 years and I've been wearing them for 4.5 now-but I had to switch orthos during treatment. I'm working on closing one last extraction gap and my ortho has me coming in every two weeks instead of 4. I would see if you can come in more frequently for...

I prefer the Oral B threader floss. The stiff end makes it really easy. I also get the DenTek easy brushes.