Metal Mouth Message Board

I rarely have the energy these day's to post many updates since life has thrown a curve ball my way. Anyway I saw the orthodontist yesterday and got my final bottom wire put in. It was tough with my teeth being so sore all the time and the assistant having to push the wire into place it took a toll ...

Today I ended up not only getting a stronger new wire of .018 round, but Power Chains on my right canine and an elastic band on the left canine. So far it is only mildly irritating with elastic since it keeps rubbing my upper cheek because of the way my jaw sits and the power chain I don't feel at a...

Quick Update here. Going in for my first adjustment later today. They made it sound like I was getting a completely new and stronger wire not just tightening like I imagined. I guess I will find out and update after I get done today, if I still feel like doing anything, that is. I am not sure about ...

It's been a few weeks now and wanted to give a small update. I have now gone through 1 full agony session and in the middle of my second session of painful teeth movement. :soremouth: I can feel the miniscule gaps forming between my bottom teeth and I get excited after feeling the changes. My teeth ...

Extraction Site.jpg It has been awhile since I updated last so sorry about that. :oops: Anyway a lot has happened since my last post on March 17th. After over a month of trudging through the field of misunderstandings and non communication between respective parties of the dental profession that cr...

Thanks Skeetergirl. I went in early this morning ugh!( I hate mornings like Garfield.) I got my brackets put on today but they are waiting to put on my bands and my arch wire until after my extractions. I got Damon Brackets and some ligature bands in Metallic Blue, Purple, Green and Dark Red. So far...

Thanks, I'll just resign myself to not eating corned beef for St. Patrick's day for a couple of years lol.

Hi everyone I have been lurking around this forum for a few days now and just posted enough to become a full fledged member. I am 27 and will be getting braces soon and I am a complete braces newbie. I have my first visit after my consultation scheduled for St. Patrick's Day. I hope to go with tradi...

Thanks Abs, I appreciate that link. I can now go in better informed and ask about it as an alternate option.

I don't know what expanding the premolars means or entails, but I do have a pretty small mouth as it is. I have also already had a few adult teeth removed before and my mouth is still pretty crowded. Can you explain what expansion is?

I guess I should join this club too. (I have recently come to understand what impacted means in dentistry, sorry if I sound ignorant.) I have 2 impacted canines that are hidden under my upper lips. I have had them since I was about 12 (now 27). I am awaiting my first actual appointment for my braces...

kerrys wrote: > so at 44 years old still haven't had as surgery done to pull down canines.I believe > age may be a -negativefactor does anybody have information on this? I could not > stand the rest of my life with a static retainer in my mouth. When you say impacted you mentioned pulling down canin...

Has anyone tried to eat corned beef or pulled pork with braces? These are some of my favorite foods and I was wondering if I cut them into small enough pieces they wont get stuck so bad?

I am 27 and I have recently decided to see an orthodontist for my crowding issues and for my jaw popping. My regular dentist referred me and shortly thereafter my life changed as I know it. I have my upper canines where my gums are hidden under my upper lips and they have been there since I was abou...

I am also 27 and will soon be getting braces too! I have already had my initial consultation with my Orthodontist and that was a month ago. I needed serious time to think about the impact the braces would have on my life. I am glad that I am not the only young adult getting braces. Good luck to you ...