Metal Mouth Message Board

I'm also 21, and an engineering student in college. At first I worried about what people would think about me having braces, but most don't say anything at all (and I got full metal). And those who said something were supportive and encouraging. Plus, if you get them now they will hopefully be off w...

Wow, it has been a while since I have been on here. Everything is going well so far. Can't believe I have had upper braces for almost 2 months already! I did not end up getting my lowers as planned on Nov. 30 as planned because movement wasn't as good as my ortho expected. The new plan is for next T...

So far, so good. I went with all metal braces and have been surprised on how little they hurt or are cutting up my lips. I had one sharp spot I used wax on for a few days, but haven't needed any for a while now. Spacers were by far much worse! I get the bottom ones on November 30.

Don't worry, things get better much quickly. Mine hurt pretty bad the second day, but now they don't really bother me at all!

I'm 21 and I got my braces the day after you on Nov. 9. Hope everything keeps going smoothly for you, and Happy Birthday!

I hope everything went well for you today!

Well, they are on. I just have the top arch for now and will get the bottom ones in a few weeks. They just feel really weird right now- my lips can barely fit around them. No pain yet, my ortho said that I could be a bit sore in a day or two.

Tomorrow is the big day! Really excited to get things started

I'm 21 and I'll be getting my braces on Friday! Wish I would have done it earlier, but at least they should be off by the time I graduate college.

Good luck with your extractions. Luckily, it appears that I will avoid that step. As for the spacers, they aren't too bad. More annoying than anything.

I'm glad I found this forum. It's nice to see that there are others in their early 20's just beginning their time in braces.

After about a year of thinking about it, I've finally decided to go ahead with orthodontic treatment. Had my separators placed today and am looking forward to beginning my 18-24 months of braces next Friday (Nov. 9). Should be an interesting 'adventure'!