Metal Mouth Message Board

So this morning was my ortho appointment to have my spacers taken out and braces on... Ceramic upper, metal lower. Thinking I was totally prepared for this, the orthodontist decided that she was not putting the bottoms on until my bite opens up more. She talked to me about my options, bump guards, t...

Although I am just starting the process (spacers currently in, braces on Thursday) I can tell you two things... First, I am going into this as a 48 year old business women with the confidence that it doesn't matter that i will have braces in my mouth I am successful anyway, and two that my well resp...

Hi, im new to this too, got brackets on top july 1 and the wire july 9. lower at a later date. its nice to have a place to talk to other adults on the same "journey" I agree with you, it is really comforting to know that first, I am not an unusual adult going through this... And second, t...

Debinator, I commend you! While I try to be free spirited the fact is I am a professional business woman (a manager) competing in a mans world. I can't get away with bright colors, but I will think of you as I facilitate meetings and business functions with confidence!

Okay, so update time... Spacers went in today. I listened to the advice and took Tylenol and Aleve before I went. A little achy but otherwise doing great. Braces on next Thursday. Will keep you posted.

I wish the board had a "like" button so I could like every comment of support. It is so encouraging to see so many 40 & 50 something year olds wearing braces and banding together in support.

NeillH, thanks, it is good to be reassured going into all of this.

[quote="KLM1996"]Hi Everyone! I just got my braces put on yesterday (ceramic up top and metal on the bottom) and I just had a few questions about what I can and can't eat. So first I just wanted to know if green tea will stain the ceramic ones, and also what I can and can't eat so if you k...

[quote="djspeece"]Perhaps if you do a swish-and-swallow with vodka following your coffee it would help mitigate the staining :-*[/quote]

Love your outlook, does red wine stain? I could give up red wine but NEVER coffee!!!!!

Darcy, I am a 48 year old business woman going through this as well... I wear a business suit, have a full staff of analysts that work for me, and am constantly in front of people speaking, I completely understand how you feel... Self conscious. just know that you are still you! In this together!!!!!

[quote="bandersnatch"]Hi, I'm also 48yrs old and new to the forum. I'll be starting my braces journey in mid August and treatment should last 18-24 months. All the best![/quote]

I was told between 18 -20 months, I am hoping it is the 18 months...

Thanks everyone, the is so encouraging to know that I am not a lone adult going through this. I will most certainly use the board for sharing and supporting as well as looking for support and knowledge.

[quote="isthistaken"]I'm 55, too and have had braces for about 4 months. No regrets, except that I didn't get them sooner.[/quote] Thanks so much for the encouraging words... I am 48 and I start the process with spacers July 8th and my braces go on July 18th. I kept telling myself I was to...

Hello all, just wanted to post to get started on the board... At 48 years old I start a 18-20 month process of braces next week.... spacers on July 8th and braces (ceramic upper, metal lower) on July 18th. Will be a very new experience for me and yes I admit I am quite nervous about it. I look forwa...