Metal Mouth Message Board

Hell no, I need chocolate! I don't bite into anything and avoid crunchy stuff.

I had some surplus glue removed with the sander thingy as well. It hurt a lot and I hated the sensation. They really do that to all your teeth when the brackets come off?? Holy moly

I alternate daily with floss (with a floss threader) and waterpik. I find my gums get sore if I floss every day.

Wow they look much better than the Tepe ones.

Wow great improvement!

So I reckon I could join the circus with all the ways I can now bend my tongue trying to discretely get trapped food out of my braces! I've almost mastered it while keeping a straight face too. Today I had my first meal out and discovered I'm no longer too shy to go right up to the mirror in the pub...

Oooh I'll try to get hold of some of that wax. Although I'm mostly ok now, I expect it will bother me in other areas further down the line. YES I have a waterpik- I love it!

My teeth feel kinda itchy, like when you have a loose tooth when you are a kid and you can't stop wobbling it :lol: I can't decide if it feels really nice or not haha. I have had a few places where my lips are cut up, but they healed after just one day with wax. I couldn't get the wax to stick to th...

Well that was interesting! The first couple of days have been mostly me getting used to them. It didn't hurt at all to have them fitted, but one of the bite turbos is hitting my new filling and that tooth is particularly sensitive. It hits it when I speak and when I don't expect it- ouch! Other than...

You guys are making my mouth water, I love most of the things listed here :-** With a food processor you can do almost anything. Just throw a load of fruit and veggies in. I love raw carrot & apple smoothies, I usually throw spinach in there too but I reckon most people would be put off by the s...

25 years of waiting.. and finally I get my braces on Wednesday :mrgreen: The last 3 years have been the worst, just being desperate but not having the finances. Anyway, I'm excited and a little nervous. Last week my dentist cleaned my teeth and they are so sensitive now, I might take a couple of par...

That's amazing! I want some

I would be asking the same question, especially as there may be some type of clause which negates their insurance if someone not employed at the practice does anything to your braces. To me, it's better to just call reception and ask - just in case. You are perfectly right to bring up the question o...

Good luck for Friday Remember your goal and how AMAZING you will feel on de-brace day!!

I took the plunge and bought a Waterpik and I feel like it's better than flossing personally, but then I'm not great at flossing