Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi So three days ago, I got a permanent retainer installed on the back of my top six teeth. The one I have on is not the straight one that goes all across, but the flossable wavy one (not sure about the correct terminology). Anyway, my question is: is it possible for my ortho to tighten it without r...

well, it's not that obvious since you really have to stare at it and realized that it's off by a bit. i mean, it's not that big of a deal to me so im just gonna leave it as is.

it's been a while since i last wrote hehee... so anyway, i got my braces off on tuesday, dec. 4th, after 2 years and a bit and im very happy about the results. everytime i see a mirror anywhere, i cant help but smile to be reminded of my "new" teeth. but last night, i noticed that my midli...

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i got my first set of powerchains on jan 14th...unlike others, i havent noticed any movement nor have i felt any aching. my question is, do powerchains come in different elasticity or thickness like the wires?

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oooooo i was in the same situation as you cuz the second person i went to said that braces wouldnt work for me since my back teeth were very well aligned but the first person i went to said that braces wouldnt do any harm. the 2nd person suggested cosmetic dentistry ie bonding or veneers but the cos...

during photo sessions (not the candid ones), do you smile wide open where your teeth are exposed OR do you smile with your teeth unexposed? im asking this question since it's Christmas time and, as we all know, cameras will be flashing everywhere!

i know it's not about braces but here it goes... any of you have decalcified teeth? my two upper front teeth have white spots and i dont like the way they look. currently, im in braces. my question is: is there any way to remove the spots without using whitening gels and strips? thanks in advance!

i got 8 spacers for 2 days.

how is it? would you recommened it to people like me are lazy when it comes to flossing? do you think it does a better job than regular flossing? is it worth the money? also, to all the people who use a waterpik flosser, do you still have to floss your teeth using regular floss ASIDE from using the ...

tnx for your replies guys! phew...ive been worried that my braces arent doin any good cuz ever since i got them, i havent felt any killer pain...and so far, ive been eating the stuff that i normally eat like any types of meat cooked in any way...but i try to be more careful.

hi before i state my question, i dont know what the elastics around the brackets are called so im gonna call them elastics...okay, one of my brackets have an elastic that is not entirely around it unlike the other ones. it's like, it's just halfway around it...so my question is: is this done the rig...

hi docs and everyone,

ive had my braces for only two weeks and so far i haven't felt any pain...is this normal? im just worried that theyre not doing what they're supposed to do.

tnx.

dont worry, you'll be fine. i got mine on sept 28th too...to be honest with you, mine didn't not hurt at all!...only when i pushed my teeth with my tongue intentionally. but, other than that, i was A-Ok. i ate the norm stuff, but i was more cautious, i case i bit off my lower braces...hehe.

have you ever been complimented for wearing braces? like positive compliments...like the day after i got braces (that was last week), someone said to me, "you look cute" and another one said, "that's hot." hehehe..come on, share your experiences!

just got mine 2 hours ago and i feel alright...i look so weird in them...nothing special for now.