Metal Mouth Message Board

I think it also depends on the type of braces. My braces were put on in mid September and my 1st appointment is in early-mid December. At the same time I can call at any time with a concern and go in if needed (which I did when a wire was not in a bracket...was fixed in a jif and I kept on going!) V...

Greetings all! I had my herbst appliance removed 09/09/05 and my braces were put on 09/19/05. Ever since the herbst was removed a couple of the molars that were temporarily capped are very sensitive to cold (even to just cool sometimes). Has anyone else experienced this? and if so, how long did the ...

I discovered the Reach Access while I was in the Herbst appliance. I thought it was fantastic and was flossing regularly with it...unfortunately I can't use it with my new braces :( I definitely plan on using it again once the braces are off! I mentioned it to my dental hygenist, telling her how gre...

Greetings! I found this site a few weeks ago and thought I would say hi! I am 41 and began my adventure in orthodontics in January of 2004. I began with a Herbst appliance which I wore for 1 year 9 months (though who's counting?) having it removed on September 9. I got my braces on the 19th and at t...