Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi there, I am due to get my ALF in 3 weeks. I was told that my front teeth will come forward and so will my lower jaw. I was quoted approx 4000euro in total (ALF, bite splint and braces). I was also told that it would take roughly two and a half years! But I don't mind cos that will fly in and if i...

Hi Tracey and Eurodude I went to see a dentist in Dublin on Friday (got his name from a list on Hugh Mcdermott site). He took x-rays and moulds and I have an appointment to see him in 6 weeks. He said I will probably have an ALF but I also need to get a new bite splint for night time due to the teet...

Hi Tracey, Thanks for replying to me. I just sent an e-mail to that dentist, so hopefully they will contact me. I've been trying to ring all day but I just keep on getting the answer machine. What is the best way to contact them? I'm glad to hear that ALF is making a difference and is not to difficu...

[quote="Eurodude"]Hi Tracey I'm in Ireland as well and wearing an ALF since last November. A lot of movement already. I can floss easily between all my upper teeth and between some large clearly visible spaces have opened up. Also my breathing has improved - as the upper arch expands the t...