Metal Mouth Message Board

KK , I will celebrate my one year on August 2nd. I remember that you were braced about the same time as me from your postings. I can't believe how fast the time has gone! I never ask my ortho about when these things are coming off but I know I am probably half way through my treatment based on the ...

I'd say it took me a few days. Salt water rinses work wonders! Hang in there!

It does get better- I promise!

Welcome to the club! :lol: It gets easier as time goes on. The first few months for me were the worst. I agree....ice cream time :wink: You will soon be able to eat what ever you want, don't worry! Good luck on your brace journey and remember we are all cheering you on! :jump: YOU ROCK! :rawk:

Looking good!

Enjoy being NAKED! You've earned it!

Welcome! Congrats on your braces! I promise you that the worst part is in the beginning. This site is wonderful for support when you need it.

Good luck on your journey and keep us posted!

Most definitely rice and any type of pasta!

Clo-

Hang in there! We are all wishing you the best! It will be worth it in the end.

Try using Crest Glide Floss. My teeth were very crowded as well before braces. After I got my molar bands on I couldn't floss for about 2-3 days which drove me nuts! But my teeth did shift and then I could floss just fine. If after a few days you still can't floss I would call the ortho to see if th...

Congratulations Eve! Reading your story this past year has been an inspiration for me and I am sure for others. I can't wait to be NAKED like you! Eat some popcorn for all of us! :lol: Again, congratulations! Enjoy everything about being NAKED! You definitely have earned it! Your teeth look fantasti...

I've been told by a few people I look like I've lost weight ... which I haven't, so I suspect it's either due to my face changing shape a little or that I'm spiking more of my hair ... or maybe a combination of the two! I don't have the spiked hair but I can relate to this comment KK! I've had a lo...

weird_wired,

I have a gold crown too, that's why I have the molar band. I am glad you posted because your response to the bacteria and metal makes sense. Perhaps that is what is going on with me.

TheUnk311, I've experienced the same wierd taste after getting one of my molars banded. I just try to really floss a lot around the band and use mouth wash to get rid of the funky taste. I think probably more food is prone to getting "stuck" up there especially since they used spacers to m...

I am a professional wind player (clarinet) and music teacher and honestly I haven't noticed any difference in my playing. The only problem is that the braces can get a little uncomfortable during a long rehearsal but it really isn't bad. I haven't noticed any difference in my ability to play my inst...

Becky, My crown came off this past Monday when my ortho assistant was trying to band my crown. This was because originally my dentist only put some sort of temporary cement due to some issues I was having with the crown. The issues went away but I never in four years had it permanently set. SO needl...