Metal Mouth Message Board

First of all....don't say you look like a freak because then we all look like freaks! In my first week, I was very aware of my braces...what people would think, that they were staring, that they stuck out far... But the truth is, they were none of those things, they were just different than my norma...

Hilarious!!!

Thank you! I feel like they have moved a ton already! I'm always surprised at how fast they are moving! It does seem like there are a couple of teeth that are a little bit turned sideways that are not turning very fast, but as far as evening out and straightening up it's definitely happening way fas...

I'm relatively new to the forum, and don't want to sound harsh here, but I just wish people wouldn't care so much about what others think or don't think. They would live much happier lives if they were doing things to please (or treat) THEMSELVES. I put on braces at 38, never thought I would EVER d...

https://s17.postimg.org/vn7pykxyj/image.jpg Decided to be adventurous and get some colored bands....living on the edge in my late thirties, lol! I actually really like that I did that. Teeth are sore on and off. Still not able to touch the back teeth together but there is definitely movement, I onl...

Wow, coming right along! I have the same brackets!

Oh..... I am seriously contemplating getting colored ligatures next time. Am I too old for that? Like for real?? Maybe I could start with a pastel and if I like it I can go bolder the next time. I seriously want hot pink. LOL!!!

Hey all! Still getting used to this bottom set. My teeth still aren't really touching but eating is getting a little easier. Still can't eat salad and I'm soooo craving it. I'm seeing some slight movement with the bottom but not like I did with the top. I'm still concerned about the little gap in th...

Thanks Beckett. I was feeling great about the whole process coming along until now. Its such an odd feeling and really frustrating! Good thing I am working on losing a few pounds. LOL

I've had my uppers bonded for six weeks now and just got the lowers this week. My lowers were turned in a bit so now when the top closes down, they hit down on the brackets (they have cushions to prevent hitting the actual bracket. But the problem is now my back teeth don't bite down at all. Has any...

So here I am, one day after lower binding. https://s30.postimg.org/wo4gt0s2l/IMG_0897.jpg I thought the top was bad but man oh man, the bottom is really sore. Not only that but the way the lower teeth are turned in, the top hit down on the brackets. They did place cushions in the lowers and that is ...

So I'm six weeks in and the top are progressing! In all my years of having teeth I have never been able to floss easily until recently! Incredible! It's even creating a space at the top. Here is the day before I went in for the Lower bonding. https://s23.postimg.org/ti6q9974n/1484670848501.jpg Hold ...

I have been using the Waterpik Platinum. It has been working great so far and now I can't get enough of using it! Lol....seriously makes me feel sooo much better every time I use it.

Love this!

So a short update - not much seems to be happening! I am completely used to the braces on top - no waxing, no pain meds, cheeks seem to be calloused up and are not bothered by the brackets. So all of that is great. Eating is a pain, I hate feeling like I have food in my teeth everywhere. My husband ...