Metal Mouth Message Board

I am 27 yo female. I got my braces on back in July. I haven't had to deal with some of the appliances that all of you are speaking of but I have been wearing a cervical headgear for the last 3 months or so. While it is very bulky and pretty uncomfortable to wear, at least it is removable and not req...

I am 27 yo female. I got my braces on back in July. I haven't had to deal with some of the appliances that all of you are speaking of but I have been wearing a cervical headgear for the last 3 months or so. While it is very bulky and pretty uncomfortable to wear, at least it is removable and not req...

Good luck with your treatment Jean. It seems like it has been a busy week for orthodontic installations. It is a lot to get used to, but other than the pain I am experiencing today, I am already starting to get used to the hardware in my mouth.

Well, I just got home from the ortho. All I can say is "Whoa!" My mouth feels so full and scratchy. I feel like my lips are sticking out like a chimp. My teeth are not sore at all but a can feel a lot of pressure and based on others' posts that I have read, I should feel it a lot more late...

hello, everyone! My name is Elissa. I am 27 and will be getting braces tomorrow for the first time. I have some slight overcrowding and an overjet. I have decided to get metal brackets top and bottom. I will also need to wear elastics which hopefully will correct my overjet, otherwise my ortho said ...