Metal Mouth Message Board

I know how you feel about the chewing. I honestly didn't think it would be this bad. I'mnot complaining, but I can see now why they tell you to avoid hard foods.

Thanks guys :) My teeth are a little sensitive today, and I can feel slight constant pressure in my mouth. Tried to bite into a small biscuit with my front teeth, but that was a bad idea. Soups and broths it is then. Also, is it normal to feel as if the teeth are "looser" than normal in th...

I just got braced about 6 hours ago, and so far no pain, although I do feel the onset of some pressure on my top teeth. I hope there will be no nasty pain surprises when I wake up tomorrow

Finally, a week after my extractions I got my braces fitted. I was kind of excited to have them on after dreading to get them for so long. The whole procedure took about 45 minutes, and after wards he gave me some mouthwash, toothpaste and an interdental brush. I've got ceramics on the top and metal...

Awesome comebacks BracedGeek! It's actually a good idea to think of comebacks beforehand

Good luck with the braces Abbey. I'm getting mine next Monday

Thanks for your reply ellem!
The bands did hurt the insides of my cheeks a little, but the orthodontist gave me a box of OrthoSil which have helped a lot.

Good luck on your treatment! May everything go well for us :)

Hi everyone, I'm a 23 year old male who has been considering braces for the past 5 years at least. I've finally summed up the courage and talked to my dentist who referred me to an orthodontist. I've had spacers for the past week and got them removed yesterday, being replaced by some metal ring that...