Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi all! It's been a while. My teeth have made great progress in a few short weeks! I just had my first wire change after 8 weeks and boy I forgot about the tenderness. :shock: The staff warned me that this wire is really going to move things along so I need to be prepared for a little pain. Excited ...

I was told that I was an invisalign candidate, but that it would almost double my treatment time. They also told me about shaving teeth and adding attachments and that's when I opted for traditional braces. I wanted more precise results in a shorter time span. I am very pleased with my decision!

Hi all, I am three weeks into my braces. The first five days were rough in terms of pain. Then it subsided and I felt great overall. Now it seems to be creeping back and my molars and uppers are so sore again. I figure it's just my teeth moving and positioning and that it's a good thing. Is the comi...

I have to disagree in that we will all tell you that ceramics is the way to go. I have had ceramic on top and metal on bottom and I would never think of switching to full metal, but I understand that some people are not worried about having braces as much. Are they less visible? Yes and I in no way ...

Hi there. I would get them out now rather than later if at all possible. I am in braces for the second time partly because of issues with my wisdom teeth. I wish I had gotten mine out earlier. Best of luck to you and keep us posted on your decision!

Hi, I am sorry to hear you are having so much trouble talking. I totally understand your position as needing to speak for work as I am in the same boat. One day per week I literally speak for 6 hours non stop. Did your ortho tell you that the braces would impact your speech so much? See what you hea...

Hi, I just had my braces put on over a week ago. My molars are loose as well and I feel it on the left side the most. When I press with my tongue I can feel what you are talking about. Teeth feeling loose is pretty normal I think, but if you are worried you can always call your ortho and see what th...

I am so glad I read this post. I have the traditional brackets (with bands) and I had the same type many years ago as a teenager. Makes me feel better as I was under the impression that SL was the top option. Thanks for posting the the informative blog as well!

I whitened my teeth professionally once and had great results, but my teeth were very sensitive for a few days after. I think it cost me $500 at the time. I now use Crest white strips and I think they do a good job too! Congrats and getting debraced! It must feel wonderful!

Hi, it definitely wouldn't hurt to get another opinion if it would put your mind at ease. It was at least 1,000 difference for me if I opted for invisalign and the treatment time was almost double. Keep us updated!

Hi there, I can definitely relate to your post. I was just braced last Thursday! I never wore my retainer as a child and my teeth started shifting, while not noticeable to many, they were to me. I also started to develop a misaligned bite. Almost every ortho I saw said I could probably get away with...

I did not whiten mine either. Mine were pretty white to begin with so I never thought much about it. I also know it can make teeth sensitive, so I probably would have avoided it.

I'm paying 3,500 for everything (ceramic on top and metal on the bottom), but my treatment time is less than one year and I am located in small community. Best of luck. It will definitely be worth it!

How wonderful that your treatment is only 5 months! I am not familiar on clearcorrect, but I had inquired about invisalign as I have moderate crowding on my bottom and my bite is slightly off on the left side. I was told that I would be wearing the trays for at least 18 months if I went that route, ...

I had pictures, xrays and a 3D scan of my mouth the day I had my braces put on. My first appointment was about 2.5 hours total. Best of luck to you!!