Metal Mouth Message Board

Went to the orthodontist this morning and he said I'm DONE once my upper first premolar extraction gaps have finished closing. I have about 1 mm to go on one side and 2.5 mm to go on the other side. It's been just under a year since my extractions, so I'm kind of frustrated that I still have as much...

Wow! Your teeth look awesome! I'm so happy for you - I want to be done soon soooo bad!

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Thanks everyone! It's really amazing how much words of encouragement (especially from other people who are going through this as well) can really help give me a more positive attitude. Bikerchick, Daisy and Sara: you all truly brightened my day. Sara- it's crazy how much in your post I can directly ...

Thought I'd go ahead and post an update. Tomorrow is my 50th day (7 weeks) in braces. I've seen so many people on here write that they can't believe how much time flies right after you get your braces on and I can't say that I relate at all. I feel like it has been forever and it doesn't seem possib...

Thanks Bikerchick85, that's very encouraging. I emailed Lynn, and am looking forward to reading your story with pics!

I just started my second round in braces. I had them for three years in middle school and am now sentenced to another 2 years due to a tongue thrust that went unnoticed and really screwed everything up. Good to know I'm not alone.

I also have the ceramic on top and metal on bottom. I can tell why this is the norm as the ceramic brackets are a little bigger and I doubt they would even fit on my teeth with all the crowding and overlapping I have going on with my lowers. I'm really happy with the ceramic on top because it really...

I also have the ceramic on top and metal on bottom. I can tell why this is the norm as the ceramic brackets are a little bigger and I doubt they would even fit on my teeth with all the crowding and overlapping I have going on with my lowers. I'm really happy with the ceramic on top because it really...

I'm vegetarian and I've been eating soups, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, pasta, avocados, applesauce, yogurt, black beans, oatmeal, etc. It's been a week and I'm still only really eating soft foods, though I did brave cheese pizza last night :)

I've been bringing really soft stuff (soups, cottage cheese, yogurt). I've been able to eat fruit like mandarin oranges and pineapple but you definitely need to brush after those. Today I branched out and brought an avocado and some cheese. It's been a week since I've had my braces on and I haven't ...

Thanks for all the encouragement. I guess I'll just have to trust my orthodontist on the extractions :/

Thanks for the encouragement, kathydell, I hope that I'm able to feel glad that I'm doing it once the braces are on. The waiting period is terrible, because I don't know how I'm going to look or feel and I'm just anticipating. I really think I would feel okay about it if it weren't for the two-year ...

Hi everyone. I'm 23 years old and getting braces for the second time on January 8th. I'm super anxious and have a lot of concerns regarding self-esteem, extractions, facial changes, etc. A little background: I first had braces in middle school and my treatment was pretty extensive. I had an expander...