Metal Mouth Message Board

Okay so my braces go on Thursday morning. With all of this talk about elastics I suddenly remembered that when I was a kid in braces (30+ years ago) I would be quietly minding my own business when suddenly an elastic would break and snap rather painfully in my mouth. Please tell me that the quality ...

Hi all. After all of the reading that I have done here I am realizing that there needs to be a Waterpik in my future. I am getting my braces put on on Thursday (YAY!!!) and would like to get one prior. I have been searching online and have realized that there are WAY more kinds than I ever thought. ...

How do you guys know the dimensions of your overjet and such? Did you have to ask the orthodontist or was it on your paperwork?

Good luck today! What kind are you getting?

I am so glad to hear that the TADS actually work for closing an openbite. I had been told that I needed surgery but the ortho that I have now is using Damons and an appliance (with TADS) in the roof of my mouth. The thought of the TADS is kind of scary, but I am just plowing ahead. I want straight t...

My day is next Thursday. One week! I am really excited but a little scared. I had braces as a kid but I didn't remember them hurting. Now I am thinking about that a lot. But I am ready. Openbite, crossbite and horrible TMJ... sooooo... I am ready! Fingers crossed!!!!

What do molar build ups do?

[quote="belistic10"]Sallee i agree a treat-day is a good idea :) i am planning on getting my hair done shortly after they go on, and maybe get out to the shops at some point without the kids to relax. (if i have money left as these are going to cost me a fortune) :lol:[/quote] Sounds like ...

I had to re-register for some reason so I could post this but YAY!!!!! Thursday October 27th they are going on! Uppers and lowers both. I had no idea that I would be so excited... I know you all are laughing and believe me I will post again on the 28th to describe the pain that I have read about, bu...