Metal Mouth Message Board

I am a pretty shy person in general, wasn't much for smiling because of the condition my teeth were in...had a huge gap and they were just all jumbled in my mouth. I find I am smiling a LOT more now since the braces. I have a mouth full of metal, elastics and a bright teal powerchain that you can't ...

Hey guys! Just wanted to post a progress picture and see how you all are doing! I can't believe how much my teeth have moved in just one month with my original wire! http://i47.tinypic.com/4i0938.jpg So happy I took the plunge, even in my advanced years. :roll: :crazy: How is everyone else coming al...

Thank you all for the welcomes and support guys! So glad I found this board, as everyone has been so nice! :-#) So far, so good. I haven't had too much pain, mostly just odd pressure sensations that come and go throughout the day and some sensitivity. Eating is getting easier and I'm having a good d...

Got my upper braces today and I am loving them! Wasn't expecting the chain right off the bat but I swear it feels like that gap is already a bit smaller. My cheeks and tongue are not feeling raw from the buttons. Teeth feel really tight but the only problem I am having is that my left elastic keeps ...

Looking good!

Congrats to you! They look great! Here's to hoping your treatment goes smoothly and quickly!

Looking good!

Hope all is going smoothly for you, Keep us posted on your progress!

Hope all is going smoothly! Keep us posted!

Congrats on taking this huge step! I am 36 and getting my braces in two short weeks and reading these posts is really keeping me informed about what to expect. Hope all is going smoothly for you and you keep us up to date!

You are well on your way!

1. Where are you located? (city, state)
A: Chestertown, MD.

2. How much are you paying for your braces?
A: $6645 after 5% paid in full discount

3. What kind of braces do you have? (ceramic, metal)
A: Damon Metal

4. What is your estimated time in braces?
A: 18-24 months

You have a fantastic smile! Your teeth look great!

So glad I found this board! I'm 36 and getting my braces May 9th and I am excited/nervous about the whole ordeal. I am learning so much from everyone's posts and look forward to sharing experiences with you all!