Metal Mouth Message Board

Thanks so much for your reply!!! I'm going to talk to my doctor next week see if he can also use springs on me to open the space. Also I'm wondering if you think the extractions has any impact on the nasolabial area? Because I felt like mine became more obvious after the extractions and the main rea...

Plumcore wrote: > I think you need a few more posts before you can attach images, last time i remember > it was 10 posts. Hang around more and then you can attach them via the reply button > :) Thanks!!!:) Also when I was getting my teeth cleaned yesterday I consulted with the dentist there. He said...

Thanks for all the response! sirwired wrote: > Your may have a narrow smile because you have a narrow face, and the extractions > were done to fit your teeth into a too-small arch. While improper extractions can > indeed cause problems, it's hard to tease out cause and effect. (Although if you > hav...

Hi, here's a little background: I got my 4 of my premolar extracted 6 years ago when I was 15 due to crowding. But then I noticed that I have a short smile with only 6 teeth showing and that my nasolabial lines are becoming pretty prominent so I suspected it is due to the extractions. Right now I am...

Hi angryhead, your pics look so inspiring! Your smile looks so much better now!:) I am also trying to reopen the space right now even though my orthodontist is still not totally happy about this idea... I am wondering what did you use to reopen the space? (just braces or some appliance?) Thank you s...