Metal Mouth Message Board

I had the option of getting ceramic or metal. My ortho told me that they would rub against my top teeth though and they can actually wear the teeth down, so he told me metal would be best on the bottom. I didn't want to look mismatched, really wanted ceramic, but did not want to do any unnecessary d...

Have you noticed any changes yet?

I'm new here and new to braces. I only have the top braces on for now, and am back to eating most foods without pain. I have one tooth that is really tender if any pressure is placed on it, and it feels loose. The same tooth on the other side feels loose as well, but no pain. Is this something I sho...

Yikes I hope the chipped tooth wasn't too bad, I would be so upset!

:tingrin: I'm new here and I have had top braces for 10 days. I'm past the sore stage and started eating normal foods again. My teeth feel kind of loose and 'clicky' but from what I've been reading, that's normal. I go for my first adjustment in mid-may and then see about getting a front bottom extr...