Metal Mouth Message Board

I'm on day three and have already noticed a difference! I have the premium strips. I'm going to finish this box, it's a seven day supply, and I might even get a second box if my teeth don't hurt too much. Right now they're a little sensitive but not too bad. I figured the White Strips were pretty go...

I'm in the process of using them now so I'll let you know in 4 days whether they're any good. I've tried the Rembrandt strips but didn't like them. I didn't notice any improvement and they were bulky to wear. My teeth are a bit sensitve from the the White Strips but a toothpaste for sensitive teeth ...

I plan on wearing my clear retainers every night for the rest of my life. I invested a lot of money on my teeth these past couple of years to get the smile I always wanted, and I'm not going to ruin it now just because I don't want to be inconvienced by a retainer. My retainer feels tight when I pop...

I think your teeth look great. I have a slight flare too. I asked my ortho about it and he said your upper and lower teeth aren't meant to align together. He straightened my teeth according to my profile. Everyone has a different profile and natural bite. You don't want to overcorrect because that c...

I'm sorry you're feeling this way! I've been out of braces since December. Not to make light of your situation, but personally, I'd rather deal with a retainer than go through all the hassle of picking food out of my braces after every meal and rushing to the bathroom to brush. And, wearing the reta...

I know how you feel! I was supposed to wear my braces for 1.5 years and was all prepared to do so. When he told me I'd be getting them off 6 months earlier than planned I became extremely anxious to have them off. The 2 months between the time he placed the last wire on my upper teeth and the time h...

I didn't have a problem with spotty teeth, but I was concerned because my teeth were severely stained from all the black tea I drank when I wore my braces. The staining was so bad my ortho couldn't get it all off when he took my braces off. He told me to go to my dentist for a good cleaning, but the...

I actually find comfort wearing my retainer. The first day I hated it, but now I feel naked without it! It's an Essix and I was told to take it out when I eat. It could break otherwise.

I just got my braces off a few days ago too and I understand your concern about the retainer. Fortunanetly, I haven't been anywhere that doesn't have a bathroom that allows me to discreetly take my retainer out before meals and to brush my teeth afterwards. If I'm in that situation, I would also ele...