Metal Mouth Message Board

my tpa has a really smooth plate that is slotted in at the roof of my mouth, I can hardly notice it. bad picture I know but I was wondering if everyone has the smooth plate? http://www.photostockhq.com/tpa.jpg is it a clear thing? I cant really tell, I see metal and shiny...so maybe that is it...a ...

4650, insurance will reimburse 1000.

450 downpayment, 140 a month for 30 months of treatment.

Yes it is the TPA that is killing me. I hope my tongue toughens up soon. This morning I woke up and my tongue has these two bumps on it from where it hits the TPA when I swallow. I hope and pray I get used to this soon. It is painful, I think my ortho should prescribe codeine or something when you f...

This is what I have and it is killing me. this is only my second day and it is rubbing my tongue raw. Argh! They said 30 months! It also is preventing me from talking properly somewhat. When I say certain words they sound sort of jumbled up. Like try saying "year" with one of these things....

I should mention that I am only treating one arch and not all the teeth have brackets either, so I guess I kindof have it easier.....if I had both arches braced I probably wouldn't be so great..... HANNA, I hope your 3rd day gets better...how was ur first day by the way? CALLEY, how long are u havi...

Hi chops...today is my 2nd day and I seem to be having a harder time than you. I hope this gets easier.

Hi everyone. I just found this board and wanted to say hi. Today is my 2nd day with braces and I am not sure if I am prepared to deal with this for 30 months. The braces aren't so bad, it is this thing they put on the top of my mouth that is killing me...a wire that goes from one molar on one side t...