Metal Mouth Message Board

Hmm, not quite the response I thought I would get. Was looking for a bit of support, and perhaps a bit of empathy. What you didn't see or get from the letter was the history and previous telephone conversations. Be that as it may, was just feeling a little miserable and a little sorry for myself. Th...

I am a big letter writer. After feeling like I got crap service from my ortho I decided to send him this letter. Hi Dr xxx I thought it would be easier to send a fax rather than call as you are busy. I need to let you know how I am feeling about the braces experience. For myself, and maybe it can he...

First person from Africa, v cool!

Hell, yes!

At least it would have been over and done with by now.

Sigh.

You guys rock, seriously. Thanks so much for talking me down yesterday. I honestly think I went into a bit of shock after I had the braces fitted, I was totally under prepared for the complete invasiveness of the whole thing. It isn't the pain as much as how sharp and rough the brackets are. But tod...

That is pretty impressive, I think you've just inspired me!

And it took such a short time?

Thanks all I am so surprised at how sharp and rough every thing is. I can't believe that they expect you to walk around like this for a year or longer. Are the metal brackets smoother and flatter than the ceramics? Will it make a difference if I change to metal? I can't see how the inside of my mout...

Perhaps I am just a big wimp, but omg, this hurts like hell! I feel like telling them to take the braces off. I had braces put on my lower teeth this morning. I can't possibly see how any one can function like this? My poor inside of my mouth - the (ceramic) braces are so sharp. I elected to have br...