Metal Mouth Message Board

Aw, I haven't seen the benefit of plumper lips. :( It's funny though because my dentist just posted a blog on her website about the health benefits of getting braces. It goes further than just cosmetic! It was an interesting read, and can help you feel better about your decision, even if you don't g...

Yay! Congrats on starting your journey! I am in the same boat.

As a newbie to the forum myself, I'm glad to see other moms out there going through this! I was feeling self-conscious for a while.

Mine was stained with yellow curry too! hahaha And I used baking soda and peroxide to clean it out. I didn't ask the ortho first... oops? I don't think it loosened anything. And I feel like I can still see the yellow tint, even though my husband says he can't see any yellow. So note to newbies, don'...

It's July 22nd! Good luck! Hope all goes well!

I never heard of "Empower Clear" before. But it doesn't sound too bad. I'm sure it is more noticeable to you than to others. Braces on adults and young adults is so common these days that I think a lot of people look past them. And don't worry about what the boys think. Men are attracted t...

I think it takes at least a month before you will be able to see a change. Because the teeth roots are moving as well, so there is more going on than what you can see when you smile.

Congrats! That's exciting.