Metal Mouth Message Board

Thanks for the reply klobird! I definitely think its never too late for a positive change. Its only been a few days for me and I'm already geting used to them being there. My regret now is why didnt i do it earlier

Hi everyone. My name is Alex and im a 28 year old guy who just got braces for the first time. Its been three long days since ive had them and minus my lips on one side being really irritated and slightly cut (darn pokey wire) so far so good! Ive wanted and felt i needed, like many of you here, ortho...

[quote="bracketeer"]Hey there, how did it go? Do tell us - today is Aug 3rd! :tingrin:[/quote] Hey there, thanks for asking, bracketeer! Yesterday i got my upper braces put on, went with metal damon brackets. It was alot quicker than i expected, only like 40 minutes, and not painful at all...

TnC congrats on getting the journey started! Im also about to lose my freedom in 4 days time. Dont know if im more excited or nerve-racked, i think its about even at this point. I agree with Nettie about getting your fill of all your favorite foods before its too late. Pictures are a must also to do...

Hey there braketeer congratulations on getting the journey started! Looks like we are in the same boat, im going in on Aug 3 for mine and can relate to both the anxiety and excitement you're feeling. Like they say, getting there is half the fun!

New to the site here and thought this was a good way to start posting. I also went the dental/university route and it has mostly been a waiting game on my own part. I went for a consult in early Feburary where i was accepted as a patient and waited four full months to finally decide on putting a dow...