Metal Mouth Message Board

I have enquired with several orthodontists about having upper & lower braces fitted. As an adult I'd prefer the aesthetic of having ceramic instead of metal. However some orthos I have contacted said they don't routinely fit ceramic braces to the lower teeth as there is the risk of them wearing ...

I was reading here on this website in Part Six: "After the Braces Come Off", that after having braces removed, you have to wear a retainer for a certain length of time, and then you can continue to wear it at night time after this. It appears that the teeth may shift again if the retainer ...

According to an orthodontist I was in contact with, Damon braces does not only straighten the teeth but also widen the upper arch. Apparently this improves the smile. Does anyone know to what extent is this true? Do they really widen the upper arch? More so than ceramic braces? Would Damon braces po...