Metal Mouth Message Board

Wow....I have read your entire story. Seems as if you are having more trouble now than in the beginning. I am 37 and have wanted to fix my teeth forever. Funny as now I can afford it and am running into issues and MAJOR worry and anxiety so I have yet to go ahead with it. I have had all of my fillin...

@klobird and BIP....it has been awhile since I read some of your posts. I wish I was able to view progress pictures that people post. I think that will help me. A few questions...do either of you have the self-ligating brackets that do no require the "ligature ties" like traditional bracke...

BIP and Klobird....thanks for the replies.....this site it really neat. A few more questions, do either of you have the self-ligating brackets that don't have the tie ligatures?? And what about the molar bands. One ortho that does the self-ligating brackets don't seem to use them unless absolutely n...

@klobird and BIP...did either of you have IPR done. This is where they slenderize "or thin" your teeth a little to make room. I am contemplating braces and WWWWWHHHOOOAAAAA can opinions be different from one ortho to another. Some say extractions and TADs and other say NO EXTRACTIONS and N...

Any new updates Nettie - I am pondering this decision of taking the plunge and your posts were making me feel better. I have more issues than just crooked teeth, my jaw has issues as well. The Condyle (part of the jaw joint) is worn down. Mixed recommendations from a TMJ/Slpee Medicine Dr. and Ortho...

Hi. I am 37 and have contemplated braces all of my adult life. Many other things got in the way and I am surely kicking myself now that I didn't do it sooner. I am soooooo SCARED to do it. I told myself at the end of last year I was just going to Do it and made sure I took out flex spending, better ...