Metal Mouth Message Board

I have an update. 4 weeks ago it looked like my canine was moving, and we could see the last link of the chain sticking out of my gums. I was happy! So the ortho removed the rest of the chain and attached an elastic "string"/wire to that last link to start pulling even harder. Yesterday I...

Hello all, I'm having a little concern. It's been almost about a year since I got my canine exposure surgery and my ortho has yet to start pulling on the tooth... I'm starting to get a little worried that the tooth will never move, especially that it's exposed and just "chilling" there. I'...

Please don’t clench your teeth together—it’s not good for them. While you’re in braces, your bite is always changing so there will be times where your bite/teeth just don’t fit together comfortably. It’s part of the process. I’m in the homestretch of my journey, and my top left first premolar don’t...

Hi all, so this may sound a little weird, but I'm going to try and explain at best I can. So, recently I started to realize that when I clench my teeth together, my back molars do not fit properly into each other. Especially, on my right side. I try to keep my mouth somewhat closed but not clenched ...

It's quite reassuring to know that you're unrecognizable - and for the better! - after the extractions! I had them done not even a month ago! I can't wait until they close up!

Yes, when you have a protrusive profile extractions are very likely to improve your profile/face in general. But when, like me, that's not the case , when your nose is already a bit large and you only miss 2mm of space for your teeth to align in the arch (leaving some overjet but nothing exaggerate...

Hi all, thanks for all your replies! @assertives You are really right. My ortho is also very patient with me as I vocalized I was scared, he met with me to reassure me and then even let me consult a third opinion. @wendydong Yes, I had seen so many people commenting that it changes your face for the...

Hi all, It's been a while. A lot happened to me in the past 2 months that I have partially had my braces on. I'm getting my 4 premolar extractions done tomorrow and I'm freaking out despite having seen 3 different orthodontists that all said that the extraction option is the only one with the less l...

I would personally chose to go see my orthodontist considering that he is the one in charge of my orthodontic case. I just see it more in this way. For example, when you bring your car to see a mechanic. It's always better for you to always go see the same mechanic. One person changes your brakes an...

Hello both, Sorry for the late reply. I had typed something up and then lost the whole text, so here we go again! My boyfriend's father suggested getting everything written down so that if somewhere goes sour with the procedure (given that my tooth does not come down) that I have information to brin...

Hello DB27, Ouch! That sounds extremely horrible but you definitely made it through! :-** As for my side, I got the surgery and everything healed quite quickly. No pain, no tenderness, hole is closed too. I'm getting my retainer on Thursday. Everything tastes like metal in my mouth. My biggest conce...

Wow! Congrats Lovely Anything! Was your canine impacted? Sorry, quite new to the board! I am so happy for you that everything in your treatment is turning out to be great! Keep up the good work! And wishing you all the best of news!

Hello Eshinn, I would suggest asking your orthodontist, or seeing another orthodontist for a consult. I have heard about orthodontists doing free consultations with a reference. I do not know what more. I mean, the point of the braces were to make sure that your bite is corrected and thus your teeth...

Hello everyone! So, after a long discussion with my boyfriend's parents about my orthodontic procedure at 21, my boyfriend's father, who is a lobbyist, suggested that I get a written transcript of everything my orthodontist wants to accomplish and the success rate of the procedure. I am now extremel...

Hello Em! I completely know how you feel as I need to get extractions myself. I am quite worried as well because I have read everywhere that the shape of your face changes after extractions and yada yada yada! My ortho had gone with the extraction route as well. I am trying to convince myself that m...