Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi there Andrew - welcome :thumbsup: I'm unable to view the images for some reason, even on the links - not sure whats happening there but anyhow Very familiar read I am now 33, always smiled halfheartedly throughout my adult life, no one else seems to notice too much but my trademark photo pose is ...

Hello again all Firstly I am unreservedly sorry I havent been here in ages due to some health issues that made braces the (very) least of my worries, nevertheless I am now fighting fit and back on the braces journey...you might need a cuppa for this one...its been sooo long :oops: So back in April I...

Braced Day 3,4 & 5 Mood - Feeling nervous about impacted canine and surgery Pain - None but still unable to bite with front teeth Feeling - Like I'm over it already on the grand scheme of things braces aren't that bad! So he hubby packed me of to London and I was having a great time catching up ...

Many thanks for the responses Siobhan and millersgirl, I realise now that my orthos initial estimate of 5-6 treatment time is fading away quickly, then again I was always prepared that it might be longer I saw the xray briefly and the ortho examined it closely but wanted to have time to figure out m...

Thanks Millersgirl - I did post in there when I originally found out and you were good enough to welcome the newbie
Just posted here in a panic after call from my ortho earlier
Will check out said pages in more detail (sorry didn't realise you had responded to my second post either)

I know Langers00 just feels like a kick in the teeth pun intended!!
Trying to find my PMA I have an appointment next week to discuss and agree options
I now know this will be more of a marathon not a sprint!

So I 've been braced for 4 days now and due to a monumental balls up my impacted canine was only Just "noticed" and /or communicated to me at the appointment to apply my braces I am devastated I know in the grand scheme of things there are options and it's not the end of the World but I ju...

Haha Langers00 so sorry it was too good to resist! Your absolutely right it really wasn't as bad as I had anticipated, was feeling a bit sorry for myself yesterday but soon got a kick in the you know what from the other half!! 3 days in I still cant bite down but you are right it's discomfort not te...

Same here, I can't just push it on I need to almost support the tooth from the back and be very gentle (hoping this sensation will wear off soon) but am only on day 2!!

£3001 all in metal fastbraces top & bottom, xrays, moulds and bonded and removable retainers. For the estimate sentence time of 5-6 months I couldnt justify the extra £400 per arch for ceramic!

Thanks millersgirl! I was all up for the fastbraces before I learned about the canine...now I'm trying to stay positive but secretly freaking out, this will mean my sentence is longer than the original 5-6 months stated (I knew this could be the case as it was based on "intial consultation"...

Braced Day 2- Mood - feeling extremely self conscious, embarrassed even, talking like a mouse and very quietly (not like me AT all!) Pain - very tender, unable to bite with front teeth, luckily I can chew (albeit carefully) on back teeth, but no real pain Feeling - Hopeful I made the right decision!...

Day 1 - Top 4 Brackets only

Right reluctantly pictures are needed to compare before, during and after

This is my favourite journal, 100% real but positive and hilarious!
Best of luck on your journey - cant wait for the next update