Metal Mouth Message Board

First and only time.

I had my impressions done on May 16 and braces went on 2 weeks later on May 31. The finances and records were handled at the consult appointment after I agreed to use them.

I just got my braces this morning. Immediately after I stopped by Sonic and got a Mocha Caramel Java Chiller. MMM.

For lunch I had red beans and rice from Popeyes. And dinner was mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese. Eating has definitely been interesting today..

Hello everyone! I have posted a few times around the forum but just realized that I never officially introduced myself. My name is Carrie and I am 28 years old. I have suffered from pretty bad crowding (mostly on the bottom teeth) all my life due to a small mouth and bad genetics I guess (It's funny...

I just got my braces today and I have all metal. I wasn't given a choice actually, although the assistant today mentioned something about ceramic so I know they have them. I don't care really because I would have chosen metal anyway for monetary reasons. I figure people are going to see them either ...

Just an update- I ended up going into the orthodontist office and they replaced the affected spacer which had gotten a rather large chunk of food lodged in it. Apparently this caused the bleeding and now that it has been replaced it is already feeling a lot better. Everything is still a go on my bra...

I have had my spacers around my molars since May 16. I am supposed to have my braces installed on Monday. Last night while I was brushing my teeth, my bottom right molar or the gums around it started bleeding. It wasn't just a tiny bit of pink like you see from time to time, but it was bright red bl...

I will be 28 when I get my braces on the 31st of ths month. I'm 27 now, but my birthday is Wednesday. :)

My braces will not be put on until May 31, but these are the costs my orthodontist went over with me: 1. Where are you located? Nashville, TN 2. How much are you paying for your braces? Total cost $3800 with insurace paying $1500 of it 3. What kind of braces do you have? Will be metal 4. What is you...

Thanks for the replies! I feel a little better now about waiting on getting my wisdom teeth out. I'm going to ask my ortho at the next appointment if I should do it while braced or afterwards.

My braces are not on yet, but I'm planning to have fun with it. I figure you can't ever really hide them completely so why not? I'm going to start with hot pink or purple. I haven't decided yet. But I think you should go with whatever color you are most comfortable with.

Hi everyone! I am 28 years old (well I will be later this month) and getting braces put on for the first time on May 31. I got my spacers on yesterday, which was quite an experience in and of itself since I have pretty severe crowding in my mouth. I had to get metal spacers on the top left side of m...