Metal Mouth Message Board

@ jensceana73

this is what happens when patience and virtue is all you have. Absolutely stunning results! Congrats!

Absolutely touching story, I hope the members here are very supportive.
But don't worry, down the line, you'll be glad to see that your teeth are perfectly aligned and better looking than everyone else in your circle.

Yes, I know exactly what you mean. I was a senior in high school when that happened, and it led to really really painful gums, to anyone going through this I highly recommend you get this checked. Waiting till it gets better wont do you justice.

random question, do you have a little hard time adjusting to your speech? My neighbor's boy has a little difficulty speaking, he had his taken off a couple of weeks ago, and I think he's adjusting to it. Maybe this is normal, I don't know.

Reminds me alot of a mouth guard. Does it stay in place, or does saliva make it loose and slippery.

But these implants, do they last for a long time? And if so, does one have to get a constant check on them?

@ satbee, usually it's not a big problem when that glue-like-plastic is coming. Usually it's just excess glue, which means you've properly adjusted to them, which is good. But I hope for the best for you and that all goes well on your next ortho visit. @ pinkgecko, did you know that it's usually the...