Metal Mouth Message Board

I'm against the molar band because It's only being placed there to anchor the bracket, and in order to get the band in, I have to get spacers which will spread the back 3 molars apart thus changing my bite. My original doctor suggested not even getting bottom braaces as my teeth were almost straight...

Hi all, I've been braced 7 months now, and they switched doctors on me last adjustment. A few days later my back lower molar bracket came off, and I had to go in for an emergency visit. I told him It had happened before, not sure if it was the same side though. He said he wanted to put a molar band ...

I just had a thicker archwire installed on Friday. On Saturday, a section broke off right after the second to last bracket. So the last bracket with a lig has the wire in it, but right after, it broke off flush. Should I go back and have the ortho fix it, or should I just wait until next visit?

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What ith thith thpitting you sptheath of?? lol. Yeah I'm always gleeking or seeing little shooters when I speak. Ohh well I will gladly pay the price for straight teeth.

Hi all, I've had my top metal braces on for a month or so, I didn't have much pain or cheek issues and have since forgotten about them. I've just had the bottoms put on last Friday. Ouch! I feel like they've almost shredded a hole through my cheeks. I'm using wax 24/7 now, but how long does this las...

I was wondering, does chewing and using your teeth or putting pressure on them help with the movement? After being braced and having them on for a week, I forced myself to chew through the pain and discomfort. Now after 3 weeks my teeth aren't sore at all and I dont feel any movement. Does chewing a...

I've had my braces for a week now. I only have uppers, all metal. I had read alot about needing wax and lip cuts and what not, but I haven't had much discomfort at all. I have 3m uniteks, which I think are just standard metal braces. As far as allergies if you're allergic to stainless steel or nicke...

Hey Congrats on getting braced. I've just had my braces put on 5 days ago. My bite is also off. I think this is normal.

Just tops, brackets and archwire only, 12 brackets, all metal

3500 without insurance
2450 with insurance
I pay 50% which is 1225.

I've just had my braces put on. I don't know if it's because I've been looking at my teeth more closely, but I've noticed some faint lines like hairline cracks coming out from under the braces. Is it possible the braces have done this? Geez I'm really worried.

Hello all, I have been wanting to get my teeth fixed for about 15 years, I'm 34. Last week I decided to make a consultation, which was Friday. After talking with the Doctor, I decided to go for it. I had my records and impressions done. Then had the braces put on. The whole visit lasted 2 1/2 hours....