Metal Mouth Message Board

Sounds extreme. What do you have going on? Crowding? Excessive overjet? I had an ortho recommend 2 extractions for me, then I went to a Damon braces provider and they said the extractions would have been a horrible idea, I went with them for treatment. Have as many consultations as you can!

Current progress after 1 day in power chains (on top and bottom 4 teeth), and 3 months of braces. My (main) gap is closing! So excited. These power chains are pretty excruciating but it's worth it, my gap was already closing a little with the two wire changes, but with the 3rd wire I got on the 18th...

Thanks! Originally I was supposed to get metal on the bottom, but since I mentioned my nickel allergy he went with clear top and bottom. They really aren't that noticeable going by the reactions I got from most people when I got them on. Pretty smooth too, so far I haven't had to use wax. I've only ...

If you're talking about the blue "turbo" things, I've had those for 2 weeks (that's how long i've had braces so far), and now I don't even notice them. Actually I'm kind of worried I wore them down too fast.

2 weeks!
I can tell a slight difference in the flaring of my two front teeth. Also the gaps on the sides of my canines are a little bigger, I thought that was a little weird, but hopefully they intended for that to happen

Better day one pic

Day one 9/06/13

Damon clear on top and bottom, turbos on molars so I won't bite my brackets off. Next appointment 10/16/13

Happy to hear you have an official brace date, with a treatment plan you're comfortable with! I too did not want extractions. I have very healthy, strong teeth. My problem is a narrow arch and overcrowding, but I always felt that this could be fixed without extractions once my wisdom teeth were out...

Update: On my latest consulation, I finally heard a solution I'm ok with! This Ortho said he could fix my spacing and overjet with elastics and Damon braces. He says I have enough spacing to begin with and also my arches or smile is narrow so broadening it would help fix the overjet and align my tee...

Pictures
So much spacing, and so much overbite lol

Wow, this is scary, I'm allergic to nickel too and getting braces soon.

Cute idea, I'd go with some kind of teeth related christmas ornament.

I've been wondering this too, it's good to know upper permanents are an option.

I think they should present themselves in the most professional and cleanly manner possible, especially since they are advocates of good hygiene! PPE should definitely be changed in between patients, soiled or not, it's just good practice.

I'm not braced yet, but since I've been mulling over getting them, I've noticed other people's teeth a lot more than usual. And pain is subjective, that sounds so annoying!