Metal Mouth Message Board

Personally, I've never heard of treatment that long, 4 years just seems like an eternity. I just began treatment two months ago and time seems to be moving so slow. I'm glad to hear that your journey has come to an end, with the braces, atleast. Congratulations!

I feel your pain, I was also told I need to have four extractions. I've had my braces for about six weeks now and my ortho wanted me to have them on for several weeks, before getting them done. Now, its up to me to make sure they are out before my 2nd adjustment, in six more weeks. I am so not looki...

I'm 23 years old and has had my braces on for about six weeks (full metal). I was advised that I have to have four extractions, which I am not looking forward to, though. Like alot of folks on here, I knew I would as a child that I would need braces but of course, it wasn't something I was worried o...