Metal Mouth Message Board

I have an oral B. It has the timer that I like. I buy replacement heads from Groupon for cheap. My whole mouth feels clean.

Me too I'm ready to see images!!!

We will both be getting metal on top and bottom. I'm looking forward to matching colors with my daughter.

I am getting braces for the second time at 41. Expected treatment time of 18 months. My 12 year old daughter will be getting a full metal set on the same day. Fun!!

My orthodontist is suggesting extractions but I have been told to look into IPR. I know only a small amount of tooth is removed during the "tooth shaving" so I'm wondering would that create as much space as extracting 2 premolars?

Thanks for any input

[quote="Snoopy41"]I have to get teeth extracted but my orthodontist is placing the braces first. She will be removing premolars so they won't be banded yet anyway. I hope it doesn't take long for the gaps to close.[/quote]

I have to get teeth extracted but my orthodontic is placing the braces first. She will be removing premolars so they won't be banded yet anyway. I hope it doesn't take long for the gaps to close.

Tinchi7. Your story is very similar to mine. This will be my second time as well due to not wearing my retainer 24/7. I will have 2 teeth extracted from the top to make more room. My teeth are staring to flare. I will be getting metal on top and bottom on the 22nd.

So in two weeks I am getting braces for the second time. (didn't wear my retainer). :roll: I had them for almost 3 years before. (It took a while to close my bite). I had x-rays done yesterday. Me and my 12 year old daughter will be getting braces together on August 22nd. My orthodontist is suggesti...