Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi Cait, I hope you're doing better today. I've just started this whole braces process myself this past Monday, at the young age of 35. I know there will be times that I will feel like no one around understands what I'm going through with braces, but just know that there are many people on here who ...

Hello everyone. I just had my TPA and braces put in on Monday and so far, the TPA is just killing my tongue. I don't know how some of you did it! It's only been three days and I'm already wondering how much longer I will have to wear this. I can't eat, I can't talk...but I know I have to be patient ...

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum and I just had my TPA put in on Monday. It's been a struggle eating and talking, but the soreness of my tongue is the worst. After reading the posts and replies from the others on here, it's sounds like the soreness will eventually go away and I can't wait. There's ...