Metal Mouth Message Board

@Katiemillar: I only got my tops so maybe that's why mine were so quick? I hope you've had a good weekend with them x Bracesat57, thanks for the tip- I too refuse to give up coffee, I decided against it haha! :-* Sadly my ortho said they charge £15-£20 to change the bands outwith adjustments. Pretty...

Hi Emily, Well, i'm a week and 1 day in and so far it's not been so bad :thumbsup: I have general aching in all my top teeth, some more than others. If i bite down I feel a little creak and crack here and there and definitely some movement in one tooth. I'm feel like the bands are going yellow so i'...

The progress your teeth have made in this last pic has blown my mind! What a transformation!

Hi all :-1 I thought i'd start an online journey post here as much for my own reference as for others to read. So here goes: I'm a 44 female and I got clear (Inspire Ice) brackets on the tops yesterday- Weds 27th April 2016. The process was quicker than expected. The original ortho I saw at consulta...

Hi, I just got mine yesterday- uppers only and i'm not having any problems either (yet) Long may it continue! I am looking forward to seeing my grandchildrens reaction to them

Hi all, So, today was the big day. I got my top row of braces. I have Inspire Ice brackets and I really like them. The process only took about 40 mins and was painless. 6 hours on i'm feeling some sensitivity inside my lips and cheeks, I have wax and i'm definitely going to have to use it. I can fee...

The difference is amazing! Your smile is wider and looks incredible

Thanks for the words of advice Len, I'm getting mine in a month and so i'm soaking up all these tips and the first hand experiences on this board
How are you feeling now? What floss are you using?

This is a brilliant account, thank you so much for taking the time to explain everything so well. I'm getting my braces in just over 4 weeks and accounts like this forearm me .......(tho I do know we will all have differing experiences) it helps to know the rough journey were all embarking on

Thanks for the replies It's great to hear your experiences and comforting to know my teeth won't fall out

Hi :-1 I'm in exactly the same boat Beckett. I'm 44 and have bite issues, TMJ to be precise, and the dentist and ortho have suggested braces to fix my deep bite. This will also fix my crooked teeth in with the bargain but I know people will think i'm doing it out of vanity. It'll be hard not feeling...

Wow, what a turbulent time you have survived through. Your fighting spirit and perspective on life is inspirational xx

Hi I haven't yet got my braces on so it's good to hear peoples experiences, I have no clue what to expect so this puts my mind at rest.
Yay for no wax

Hi Spree43!
Great to hear that you're getting the Inspire Ice too, it'll be nice to compare experiences in them. You don't have long to go now, I look forward to reading your progress

Thanks for the welcome Mummafish

I am nervous and excited too but probably more excited (that could change though lol) So you'll have yours on before me, i look forward to reading how you're getting on. How long have they said you will need them? I've been told 12-18 months for mine