Metal Mouth Message Board

has anyone else noticed a tooth that feels somewhat loose? I am three months in and upper left hand side has one tooth that feels like it moves when I bite on it.

Has anyone else noticed their teeth shifting in strange ways initially? There is a gap between my tooth middle lower teeth that wasn't there before and one of my upper eye teeth is turning sideways. Cause for concern?

I agree! Eating is a painful experience and I'm so tired of the metal rubbing the inside of my mouth. Some of my teeth feel almost loose and I can't stop clenching my teeth.

That's hilarious! And by the way, I do hate metal bands! Both kinds!

Does it really take two years to straighten teeth? When do you start to notice a bit of a difference? Also, anyone hate the metal bands as much as I do?

I wish I would have gone with Invisalign. I hate all this metal in my mouth. The bands are the worst. Why can't they be smooth. All these rough bumps!

Thanks for your response. Glad to know I'm not alone!

I am at two and a half weeks with braces on. Not all brackets on yet, still have 3 spacers. I think the brackets are the worst - they are rough around the edges and annoy my tongue. I think if I would have known how awful braces feel, I wouldn't have done it. Too late now though. I am 59 and have go...