Metal Mouth Message Board

I tried to chew gum for the first time a couple of days ago and it was horrible. It felt like it was sticking to everything. I read that once you are farther along in treatment, the wires get thicker and maybe that will be a better time to try chewing.

Im going to try this

I got all kinds of goodies from my ortho:

Oral B electric toothbrush, Crest Complete w/Scope toothpaste, bottle of Crest advanced mouthwash, wax, floss threaders, regular floss, superfloss, a travel orthodontic toothbrush, those tablets that turn color to show where the plaque is on your teeth.

I started treatment today and I got metal. I was thinking about ceramic, but I've noticed that with people who have them it's not really inconspicuous. They are bulky to me. Plus I get to change up the colors at every appointment!

I live in Houston and my out of pocket cost is just under $4k. This is for metal braces for 20 months, all appointments + 2 years of aftercare. Plus a free Oral B electric toothbrush!

I just got mine this morning and I am 37 :)

I will be getting braces soon, hopefully within the month! I just made my appointment for my extractions and I'll be getting my braces as soon as I can reasonably (and relatively painlessly) do so!