Metal Mouth Message Board

Prometheus: I can't seem to PM you, I am a new member, maybe I am not allowed to yet? Or maybe I just don't know how to? What can I do? I am doing my due diligence and seeing as many people as possible. I want a hardcore definitive diagnosis before I attempt ANY kind of treatment. I plan to request ...

Hi again! Thanks again for the reply!! I had a few more questions if that's ok: How did your dentist go about making your splint? Like what tests/measurements/scans were done to make sure it was personalized for your needs and that it was successfully moving you into the right jaw alignment? If you'...

Hi there! So sorry to hear about all that you've been through, it's a scary process and even scarier choosing to undergo treatment. I'm curious as to what your dentist did in order to create your orthotic/splint? It sounds like he just took molds and made them from that. Did he take any measurements...

This thread started quite a while ago and I know it's a hotly debated topic, but the common theme seems to be that adult palate expansion can be successful of it is done very slowly and with a dentist who will really pay attention to the movement happening over time. Have people who have gone throug...

Hi Prometheus! Thank you so much for your reply, it's comforting to know I'm not alone. I'm so glad you found a treatment that works for you and that your symptoms are so much better, that's amazing. Yeah I plan to ask my doctor what her opinion is on my cross bite, but it makes more sense to me tha...

Hi all...I'm new here This might be a little long but here goes...any advice or similar stories would be appreciated..... So for the last month I've been pretty anxious and sad and frustrated. I've had TMJ for a while now, but it was a relatively minor case compared to what is happening now. I would...