Metal Mouth Message Board

I am in the exact same situation as you.

The braces are fine, although they make my teeth feel really tender, but the cement is making me scared every time I chew.

Crap...

Wake up: Brush.
Eat breakfast: Brush.
Lunch: Brush.
Snack?: Brush.
Dinner: Brush.
Sleep: Brush. Mouthwash.

...I SUCK at flossing.

I'm going to hell.

My teeth feel very tender because I just had top & bottom braces + wire put in, but the worst part is probably the molar buildups (blue things that go under my upper 2 back molars). They are preventing me from chewing ANYTHING, and it hurts when my lower molars touch the upper molars. :'( WHEN W...

Hey guys, I'm 20 and I felt like it was the end of the world even for me, but I really believe that the end result is going to be amazing. Also the journey and the climb is just as valuable - you learn so much about how to take better care of yourself, how important those closest to you are, and tha...

I'm really upset about losing weight.

I'm a 5'7 male and really need to keep up with my protein intake because I have such a fast metabolism and have always been more slim. Not being able to even chew right now is really scary!

Hopefully I'll be able to eat some "real" food soon!

26 months with jaw surgery midway.

I got both top and bottom on yesterday and the pain is just getting worse. Hahaha! It's the second night now so I'll be popping 2 Tylenols before I head to sleep for sure. The tenderness and blue things they put under your upper molars to temporarily "fix" your bite are really annoying. I ...

Just turned 20, and got them on yesterday! At 18 I was hesitant about being "too old" to get braces. But as I "matured" I figured what the heck, better sooner than later. Nice teeth and a great smile would definitely help me as I'm pursuing a career in marketing and PR. I was qui...