Metal Mouth Message Board

Thank you. My ortho provides v little info. I don't even know what retainers I'm getting and if they will hurt. Your message has helped allay my concerns. It's so upsetting when teeth start shifting back.

Hi. I had my porcelain brackets removed yesterday and it was awful. The brackets smashed into pieces and took many goes to remove fully. Anyway, in 24 hours my front tooth has moved slightly. I'm really upset. My dentist said this might happen but retainers would push the shifting teeth back. I've g...

sorry only me again! can i buy the waterpik from US amazon as its cheaper. will it still work in the UK? where did everyone buy theirs from?

omg, have just posted something similar! i'm only on day 2 but my dentist told me to expect lots of pain in 6 hours and 15 hours in i feel fine. ok the brackets are cutting a bit and its uncomfortable but no pressure yet and no pain in teeth. Im happy but was also scared that they didnt put it on ri...

I should have mentioned that I only have an upper brace for crooked front teeth. its white but not ceramic if that makes sense.

finally braced up after liftime of wanting it. scared but no pain yet. is this normal. am now 15 hours post brace and there is tightening and some rubbing on lips bt no 'baseball bat on face' pain yet? will it come later or will i be lucky enough to be ok? I want to buy a waterpik and have read post...