Metal Mouth Message Board

I had stained ligs soon after my braces were put on and it was preoccupying. I tried smoke but they stained too. they actually got a greenish hue. I then tried wire ligs, which do not stain and look good, thin and shiny, better than the smoke ligs did. if wire isn't possible, try grey. I have grey o...

I felt very similar. It is a big commitment and no one wants to go around feeling anxious. But is seems like you already are anxious about your smile and it is affecting you. I'm 50 and 2 months into a two year commitment. I have a very public job and it was hard going to work but is getting easier....

good for you! I wish I had done the same when my daughter got braces. I was 45 then and i'm 49 now. her straight teeth are very motivating and she's a great source of information and advice. good luck to both of you!

i'm new to this site and the terminology. I had to google black triangles... but now that I know what they are I can appreciate more some of the things my periodontist told me about next steps for me after the braces come off (in 23 months). he said that gum work would be needed after, but not as mu...

thanks you two, very reassuring.

i've had braces for four weeks and my front teeth are starting to cross, with the right one sliding behind the left. Is it normal for teeth to cross when they are supposed to be fixing an over bite and misalignment? should I see my Ortho before my next appointment or just leave it alone?

Thanks for the support. yeah, metal logs may be the way to go. i'm not too worried about changing my tooth color because when the braces come off, new veneers will go on. (my teeth were wrecked by tetracycline as a child so i've had veneers for a long time. this time the veneers will be over nice st...

This is my first post. I have been reading posts and find the forum very helpful. I have clear braces on top and metal below. After a week with clear ligatures, I noticed my ligatures had yellowed and one was missing. My ortho repaired me and recommended I try smoke colored ligatures because they do...