Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi again to all my "Braced buddies" I'm here again in the hope that someone will be able to answer my question regarding "closing the case". I've been in braces approx 2 1/2 years now. I started out with Damon 3's. They were taken off--I still really don't know why???? :shock: I'...

Hi braced buddies-- I have written on this topic before. However, I am really anxious and very nervous about getting microscrews. The whole procedure seems soooo painful!!!! :roll: :shock: I don't think I could have it done with local anesthesia. I'm too nervous. Can't the same result be accomplishe...

Hi to all my BB's (Brace Buddies)--- I have a question regarding treatment and whether I should continue with my current ortho or get a second opinion. I've been in Damon 3's with jig wires (double elastics) for about 1 year 1/2 now. On a recent visit, my ortho took off the Damon's and told me that ...

I don't know if there are any older brace buddies out there!
I hope so!
My ortho wants me to get micropins, but I am fearful of it since I have osteoporosis.
Should I be concerned?
Thanks!!!

Hi to all my brace buddies!! I know that you guys will have great answers as always. I'm depending on you. I have a class II maloclussion and was wearing Damon 3's "speed braces".....until yesterday when my ortho suprisingly took them off and is going to switch to "traditional" b...

Hi to all my brace buddies!!! I have a question regarding the "jib", the wire holding the elastics Both of mine have popped out. My orthodontist's office is about 45 miles away so I 'd like to have to avoid going to him to have them put back. Any suggestions--??? As always thanks for all y...

Hi. How are all my brace buddies doing? I've been in Damon Speed Braces for about a year now. I have a question about elastics. My ortho told me to wear double elastics 24/7. Will it accelerate my progress if I wear triple? I'm just curious. I would like to speed this process along. As usual, all co...

Hi! I hope everyone is having a good summer. I posted this before but I didn't really get any responses. I had two wires with hooks on each side put on the archwire so that I could wear elastics. Does anyone else have this and if so any suggestions with dealing with them....the wire keeps popping up...

Hi all! How are all my buddies in braces doing? I hope you guys can help me once again? You always do! I just went in for my tightening yesterday and they installed 2 bars with hooks on the upper right and left sides to attach the ligatures from the top left to bottom and right left to bottom? Can y...

Hi Everyone! I hope you guys can help as you always do. I have little springs on my wires with Damon 3 braces. Anyway, I was eating and the spring popped out, but didn't come off the wire. :shock: I am really struggling trying to get it back in. Any suggestions or do I have to go to my ortho for thi...

I had Damon 3's put on approx 6 months ago. I never had any gaps/spaces between my teeth. Now I have a significant space in my bottom front tooth. Everytime I ask my orthodontist about this, he just says "theyr'e moving". How long do you think I will have this space until they move back to...

Does anyone experience with Damon 3's experience their wires popping out a lot or is is just me?
It's so frustrating!!!
Thanks.

Thanks for the "tweezer tip" . I'm going to try that!!!

I have been in damon 3 braces for about l month now.
Prior to being "braced", my bottom teeth were straight and normally close together.
I am now seeing that the bottom teeth are moving and I am seeing spaces (gaps) between each tooth.
I am concerned about it.
Is this normal?
Thanks.

I am a "newbie". I enjoy this website so much ---such a supportive group. I had great anxiety about getting my bands and read on the board about what to expect. It reduced my anxiety a lot!!! Thanks guys! Anyway, I have just gotten Damon 3 braces (October 18th) and I've been in pain ever s...