Metal Mouth Message Board

Thanks metalat40 that helped make me feel better, and also thanks for listing your age. I know this forum is for adults with braces, but it's nice to know everyone's age to make it more relatable. The older we get it takes a little more for us to bounce back from medical issues. I asked my ortho abo...

Dang, I didn't think medical insurance would cover surgical dental procedures, wish I would have looked into that. The anxiety is what is bad with me too. Everyone has been telling me that it really doesn't hurt at all, and I believe that now. I still have anxiety about the procedure though, it's li...

Thanks for the motivation everyone!! I understand the wisdom teeth around nerve issue. The reason I had mine taken out when I was younger is because they were coming up against nerves. It's nice to hear that the extractions were quick for most of you. The sooner it's over the better!! I think it's m...

Hey everyone! I'm new here so I guess I'll sum up my background quick: I'm 32, female, never had braces until now, have had braces on for 6 weeks now, ceramic braces on top and bottom. In a week (Nov 20) I have to get 4 bicuspids removed for the braces (2 top, 2 bottom). I had my wisdom teeth surgic...