Metal Mouth Message Board

Just took the plunge at the jolly ol' age if 62. Always wanted to fulfill a dream, mainly for my looks - a beautiful smile; however, my dentist said I really needed braces to improve my alignment, before he can perform any restoration work...so yay, I finally did it - braces went on Jan.31/12. Anyth...

Hi - Yes, that first day back at work is difficult. I remember all too well the excitement and anxiety you are feeling now. Just go with it and know that people will be curious, surprised and a couple may even blurt out stupid comments; however, it is a novelty that soon wears off, as people will re...

WOW!!! You have an amazing smile. It's only been 3 months for me. I think I'll do somersaults and cartwheels when I reach the one year mark. Who takes the regular photos of your teeth? These are good close up shots. I should be doing this. Take care, great blog too, I enjoyed having a look there as ...

Hi, Just know that you're not in this game all alone. I am 62 and just got my braces on Jan.31st this year. A major adjustment for sure, but I have no regrets as I have wanted this all my life. My back molar teeth were beginning to fracture and break and my dentist strongly encouraged me to get brac...

Hi Ebony, Well I just woke up early this morning (near Toronto, Ontario, Canada). I signed in briefly, just to view some new posts. Let me say I read your entire blog from beginning to end, what a great inspiring story. You may not feel like this, but you are helping others out there who have simila...

Hi Cory, I'm new to this sight, so wondering if you have posted your before photos. I'd say at the 7 month mark, you are seeing the rewards of your investment. You are going to have an amazing smile when all is "spent" and done. Congrat's!

Hi Everyone, I had my braces put on Jan.31/12 and I haven't had a comfortable day since, but still trying to remain positive and hopeful. My name is Lin (from Canada) and I am 62 years old. I was excited last week to have the spacers removed, but my excitement was short lived, as I now have two uppe...