Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi, Thanks for the replies. I dcided to bite the bullet and give my lecture while wearing the retainer. The students were most understanding, and several smiles came up -- I forgot to mention, I am an Anthropology Professor. My lecture topic was on Australopithecus! Try saying that about 200 times, ...

Hi, My braces are off! I had them off on Thursday last week. It is now Monday and I have been wearing my hawley retainer faithfully. But, I worry about speech. I am a professor and I need to give a 3 hour lecture today. How long can I go without wearing my retainer? I'm terribly afraid I will lose 2...

Hi, My braces are off! I had them off on Thursday last week. It is now Monday and I have been wearing my hawley retainer faithfully. But, I worry about speech. I am a professor and I need to give a 3 hour lecture today. How long can I go without wearing my retainer? I'm terribly afraid I will lose 2...

Hey Shawnie,

You and I had them put on on the same day. Ceramic uppers and metal lowers.

I just broke a bracket on dried figs -- my favorite snack. I thought some moist fresh ones wouldn't hurt, but I was wrong.

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