Metal Mouth Message Board

I started noticing changes in the first few weeks. Small changes, like you said, when I flossed. I have had my top braces on for 3 months and they have moved alot. My top teeth used to hit my bottom teeth when I bit down and now they are not even close to hitting each other. You won't notice the cha...

I am getting my bottom braces put on February 23rd. For those who had the top on first and had the bottom ones put on later, do the bottom ones hurt worse? I don't think I am a weany but when I had my arch wire changed for the first time I couldn't eat anything hard for 2 weeks. My daughter doesn't ...

I also push against my teeth with my tongue, my teeth are being move forward and I feel like I am helping them to move faster. I will also push on my teeth that are loose and shift them, I know thats just a bad habit, but I just can't help myself. Glad to know that I am not the only one with the bad...

I had my second appointment today and had my wire changed. They also put on wire ties and I also have ligs in place still. I can't even see the wire ties. Wow my teeth are sore right now, but it is amazing, My teeth have already moved since my wire was changed and wire ties were applied. I find it r...

Mine are costing me $5,380 for 24 months of treatment. My insurance will not cover any since I am an adult. My monthly payments are $173.00 after I paid $700 down. After my braces come off I will then get veneers on the two top front teeth since they are chipped. That will cost me a pretty penny :( ...

I have had my braces on for a week today and I am with you! I am eating soft foods only right now too and I am craving pizza and nachos. Just wanted to let you know that you are not alone

Better today, last night I wanted to cry my teeth hurt so bad. I had only liquids and some mashed potatoes until supper, then I actually ate some semi-solid food. I don't regret getting braces though, I know it will be worth it in the end. BJ23 How are you doing with your braces? Are you able to eat...

summergirl I hope you start feeling better soon. How long do you have to wear the expander?

KK Thank you so much for reminding me about the warm salt water rinses, I had forgotten about that.

I got my top braces put on today, not sooo bad, except for the band on the bottom is rubbing a hole in my cheek :( . So wax is my new best friend. Getting them put on was not so bad, except for fitting the bands, it was uncomfortable. Trying to get used to eating is going to take a while, the braces...

summergirl I'm glad to know someone else that had to wear spacers for 2 weeks. I didn't think they would be that bad, boy was I wrong . Enjoy getting your spacers out tomorrow.

I am so glad I have yalls support I am sure I am going to have a lot of questions when the braces go on. Thanks for the tip on the wax Where can I buy extra wax from, I don't have a clue

I am getting top braces put on Tues. anyone else getting braced? I wore my spacers for 2 weeks and I can't wait to get them out

I am getting braced on the 8th of Nov. How are you doing with your braces today? Are your teeth hurting too bad? I am excited and nervous about getting mine on

I have been wanting braces since I was a teenager and I am finally going to do it at age 36. I guess its better late than never. I have been visiting this site as an unregistered user for about a month. This site is great and has answered many questions I have had. I have been in spacers for about a...