Metal Mouth Message Board

Your never too old! Plus you'll probably be a lot happier after. Straight teeth should be a priority for everyone!

First Red flag: the use of the term "holistic" in relation to a medical service

Second Red flag: making absolute claims of success

Third Red flag: relating too opposites to each other without actual scientific evidence

I was wondering which type of retainer is more beneficial than the other. I like the permanent one because you can't see it and you don't have to worry about putting and taking it off BUT..... I also heard that they are more likely to cause problems in the future.

Which one would you choose?

My back teeth are almost always in ones that hurt the most. I got mines tightened four days ago and my back teeth still ache. I think it's because the teeth have nowhere to move.

I heard that silver is a good color, because it blends into the wire and the brackets but doesn't stain.

I've had braces for 4 months prior to getting elastics,to correct my underbite. I was given the "Bear" 3E (1/4") 4-1/2 Oz. from Ormco Brand. Does anyone have any experience with this specific type. I was surprised when i got them because my underbite already seemed to have been correc...

I got mines professionally bleached, because the results are better. :BigGrin: But I have used some over the counter whiting products. I would recommend the Colgate 3D whiting series. I also heard good things about the "Dial-A-Smile" system. The only thing bad about it is that it's only av...

Wear them until your next appointment, then tell your Ortho. He/She probably will give you new rubber bands that aren't as tight.

I got them when I was 16 and my predicted end time is when I turn 18.