Metal Mouth Message Board

In my case, I’m really happy how things turned out with the tooth removal that I needed. I can’t believe how I had all those teeth in my mouth and believed I didn’t need all those extractions. I look at old Pics and realize how crooked they were and now that they have been straight and brace free fo...

I now have elastics! Wasn't expecting that when I went the last time, but it isn't too bad. They at least gave me the colorful ones, so I get to change them out with either hot pink, bright orange, lime green and purple through out the day. I got pink ligs this time too and ended up with the top arc...

I went yesterday for an adjustment and they said that I am moving along much faster than predicted. not keeping my hopes up, but I pray to be done by the Sept. They haven't said anything and I don't ask. I was quoted 2 years and am happy to hear that progress is going really well. Got some new power...

ok, so I had my appointment yesterday and was told things are moving really fast. things are looking good and he's happy with the progress. I chose a lavendar color which I really like. i wasn't too thrilled with the green I had last month. It was a little too dark and not so cheery as if I went wit...

6 months since my molars were braced and I embarked on this journey! so glad i did this, despite the ups and downs. I am disapointed though that my hot pink power chain has faded to a light pink. Oh, and now I have reached the point where my teeth look yellowish. So not happy about that. Now I know ...

so happy for you!! your teeth look amazing! Enjoy some of that candy for us still suffering in braces. So essix on top and permanent on the retainers on the bottom? Mine had mentioned something in the beginning about permanent on the top and bottom, but that was during the consultation and i know i ...

At my last visit, the ortho put powerchains on my front teeth and the two next to it. I chose hot pink. The visit was really quick and didn't cause me too much anxiety...hmmm, maybe I'm getting used to this???

Great news klobird!
How many times have you had x-rays at the ortho( not including the consultation)

Back when I was considering second opinions, I found that there were the ones that were free consultations (which just involved talking and looking in my mouth) and those that were charging $95 or $125 for just the talking and looking in my mouth. I chose to go with the ones that didn't charge for t...

Wow ebony, your teeth r looking great!! So glad u r sticking with rhis. Congrats on yor 6 month anniversary!

Hey, dom it's been awhile. How are things going?

the discomfort after this past adjustment wasn't as bad as previous ones. We'll see what happens next time. I'm just going to keep thinking positive thoughts that it will continue to be easier as some people have said on these boards. I really do like the blue ligs I picked. I'm thinking of pink the...

hm, i had my wisdom teeth out (all 4 at once) and then my 2nd premolars out (all 4 at once) on another visit and the premolars didn't cause as much pain as the wisdom teeth.
how is the site of the extraction looking? Is this your first or second premolars?
Hope it gets better soon.

I used crest white strips several years ago and I ended up needed two boxes to get them white. I found that the first box didn't do the trick, but two boxes, was worth it. Was a little difficult to use at the time since my teeth were crooked, but I managed to get good results. So if one box doesn't ...

Your teeth look great!! What kind of retainer will u have??