Metal Mouth Message Board

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Your welcome Angel269. And thanks to everyone who contributes upbuilding support and comments of encouragement. It's a real pleasure to read those :-* . Negativity posts don't bang your head :-+ move on to next post that's all. You are right, I spent too much time and energy responding to the negat...

I turned 24 yesterday and although I am several years younger than many of you here I can relate to your points. I had to do an orientation for 3 new hires on the same day that I got braced and it was pretty horrible. My lips started to feel raw and talking was a struggle but everyone was pretty un...

I'm not criticizing anyone, but we are talking about a grown adult here, correct? I don't understand the hand holding, we've all been through it. I guess my tolerance for it is much lower than others. I'm not trying to be rude, but I am a realist. People can have all kinds of phobias. I am a grown ...

I'm not criticizing anyone, but we are talking about a grown adult here, correct? I don't understand the hand holding, we've all been through it. I guess my tolerance for it is much lower than others. I'm not trying to be rude, but I am a realist. Maybe this isn't the forum for you then. If your to...

linguallady wrote:Good for you bnelson52 I agree, we are all here for support not criticism!

As the old saying goes "if you have nothing good to say, SHUT IT"

I'm so confused. Why is everyone acting like they're getting limbs removed? You have jacked up teeth, no? Get the damn braces put on and suck it up. Or don't do it, have the smile you have now and live in misery for the next 40 years. I am failing to see how this is instilling crippling fear in peo...

Thanks so much! You give me hope! lol.

I'm on day 6 with 6 month smiles. Did you have any problems with some of the "paint" chipping off of the wire? And there are two black spots on one of the braces and I thought he said that would come off with brushing (it's on there for installation purposes) and it hasn't come off yet. Di...

1. Where are you located? Minnesota
2. How much are you paying for your braces? $1800
3. What kind of braces do you have? 6 month smiles
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 6 months???? hopefully

[quote="linguallady"]Congratulations on starting your journey :jump: I am also 32 years old with linguals, which i have had for just over 6 months now. Speech was a huge concern for me when making my decision, and for the first couple of weeks I struggled a bit with a lisp and had those da...

Thank you so much. I hope you are right. I have seriously thought about calling the dentist and seeing if there is a 30-day money back return policy!!! lol. I don't want to be a baby, but it's affecting my life so much right now. I just want to be back to normal. But thanks for the hope you gave me!

I just got mine on last week and I was soooo nervous too. I almost cancelled. Everyone is right - getting them on isn't a big deal at all.... I won't talk more about my experiences for the past week because I don't want to scare you. They don't hurt much....it's more "cosmetic" issues :(

I am on day 6 and am regretting this decision to straighten my bottom teeth:( I can't smile - can't talk - can't eat. I think I'd rather have crooked bottom teeth! When does it get easier? And does anyone know if they can change the wires if they have chipped a bit and have black spots now? I though...

So how are things? I just got done reading all of your posts and it helped so much. I am only on day 6 after getting 6 month smiles on the bottom. I can't talk right, smile, or eat:( I am regretting doing this! HELP!