Metal Mouth Message Board

Unfortunately, things have gone downhill since my first day post. I discovered three teeth that each have two attachments on them. So I have 19 attachments that I found so far. My teeth have gotten so tender that I am eating a very soft diet. I do think the trays are going back in easier but some ti...

I found some mini pre-pasted waterless disposable toothbrushes online. They are little and fit nicely in my pocket or purse. They have a full size brush head and work really well. These will be great for brushing while at work or if I need to eat in the car and brush after.

I got my first set of trays today. I have 16 attachments, none on the very back teeth which makes the trays rather easy to remove. The only discomfort I have is when removing them and inserting them. I have worn either a removable or fixed appliance for my TMJ for the last 7 years so I am no strange...

The dental technician told me it was a good idea to have your teeth professionally cleaned every 3 months while wearing Invisalign.

I'm getting my first Invisalign trays on Monday. I was wondering if your dentist recommended more frequent dental hygiene appointments during Invisalign treatment? How often do you have your teeth professionally cleaned during your Invisalign treatment?

1) Treatment length-Just starting. Estimated at 54 weeks
2) Cost-$9500 (27 trays)
3) brand (invisalign, clearcorrect, or other) Invisalign
4) condition treated- extraction orthodontics reversal, crossbite, overjet, tmjd.

I was so happy to find this thread. I am 51 years old. I have been dealing with the problems caused by four bicuspid extractions, braces and headgear which I was treated with as a child. I now have serious neck and tmj problems, my cross bite and overjet have returned, my condyles started melting aw...