Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi All, I am looking for some nonsurgical alternatives: Chicagogal: Are you seeing an Ortho or Dentist with a specialty in Functional Orthodontists? Was the purpose of the TPA and palate expander to expand your upper and lower jaw? Make room for crowded teeth? Align jaw? Was there a measurable incre...

I'm using my phone as well - lots of typos . I recommend Dr. Alikhani but I am just questioning the need for the tooth extractions. There might be a bit of a wait in his office. I was also interested in maxillary expansion in a nonsurgical way to avoid the need for IPR & extractions. There is an...

I did not address the recommendation part of the question. Dr. Alikhani in Brooklyn gave me the most thorough exam. This is is how I learned about a potential big issue. He referred me to NYU for a very detailed evaluation and second opinion. They are in the process of measuring my skeletal frame, p...

Sorry I wasn't able to edit the message before sending it. Do you live in the NYC area? In 2-3 weeks I might be able to recommend someone who is extremely reasonable. I am also holding off on making a decision until I find out if this person will be available. By the way, Ceramic are about 4,700 at ...

Jen, I have learned a lot since I last wrote in. Dr. Vaysman quoted me $6,500 for ceramics and $11,000-12,000 for linguals. Free consult, and she will quote you a price in person. You them receive a written evaluation of your issues by mail. Does not accept insurance but will assist with submission ...

This is not for a replacement Hawley but a brand new one. The question was posed over the phone so that I would have an idea of what to expect post treatment. This office only includes an Essix once the braces come off. I am seeing the Ortho for an evaluation tomorrow for new braces. Thanks for the ...

It's been a while now but I was wondering in you ever looked into the lip lift procedure. If you haven't there is a Q & A on the web site Real Self. Just google lip lift real self. Practicing cosmetic surgeons discuss this topic. Average cost seems to be about $3,000.

I asked a prospective Ortho in NYC what the cost of a Hawley retainer would be. I was told $900. I asked again thinking I had misheard but nope, $900.

Congratulations!!! How exiting.

I don't know as I don't have braces yet. However, I had been wondering about the effect of braces on the lips once the teeth are shifted.

The length between the nose and lips became greater post braces on a friend of mine, but she needed to have 4 extractions. Could be why.

I called the office of Dr. Jacqueline Fulop-Goodling to find out if I could have a consult with her but bring my own records. I was told that her office would need to take new X-rays. The office of Dr. Hochman will look at the X-rays I bring in but I would still be required to pay the full consultat...

Almost everything is more expensive in NYC. I made a mistake about Dr. Lemchen's consult fee - it is about $475. It includes panoramic X-rays, cephalometrics, impressions, etc. I am not sure if it is applied towards the total treatment price. Dr. Vayasman did not do X-rays but a simple oral evaluati...

Any recommendations for an Ortho in NYC for regular metal or ceramic braces? Thus far I have consulted with Dr. Vaysman. Consultation was free visit was 45 min to an 1 hr. She has a nice office and a very calm demeanor. I liked her but I would like to meet with three more Dr.'s before making a decis...

I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with elastics. I have a friend who had braces that required 4 teeth to be removed. This might have increased the length between her nose and lips. She is considering having a lip lift at a cost of about $3,000. Look at some videos on you tube.

Wow, your teeth are beautiful! I can't believe your treatment time was only 12 months.