Metal Mouth Message Board

Congratulations! Your smile looks great!

I have the same set up...top front 6 are clear, and everything else is metal. My ortho said there was no additional charge for the clear, but he did tell me it would only be the front 6-8 teeth. We never discussed clear for the bottom, but in researching it I read a lot about chipping teeth on the b...

I have a spot on my upper right central incisor where the lateral incisor overlapped it. I can't wait for my next adjustment (5/8) to see what the ortho has to say about it. I will also be interested to see what my general dentist says when I go in on 5/14. He did not mention any concerns of a cavit...

I have 14 hooks...6 on top and 8 on bottom. They have not been used yet, but I am only 12 weeks into my treatment.

First go in braces at age 39 :)
Ceramic upper, metal lower with an expected treatment time of 18-20 months. 11 weeks and counting......

The bumpers definitely took some getting used to. I hated them for the first 6 weeks or so, but now I have pretty much forgotten about them. No great chewing tips....I have more contact on the left side, so I always chew on that side. I had my first adjustment yesterday, and today everything is pret...

Thank you for the replies. I will definitely ask to see the orthodontist on my next visit!

1. Where are you located? Northern Indiana
2. How much are you paying for your braces? $4200 after 3% pre-pay discount
3. What kind of braces do you have? clear top, metal bottom
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 18-20 months

Hi, my name is Rachel. I am 39 years old and am experiencing braces for the first time. I had wanted braces for as long as I can remember to correct crowding and a deep overbite, but unfortunately my parents were not in the position to pursue treatment. As an adult, I continued to become more self-c...