Metal Mouth Message Board

My fillings have had zero impact on my braces journey and I even got some while I had braces on. No issues.

I have more fillings than I even know. I’m sure I have at least one in each molar (I don’t have wisdom teeth) and at least a couple bicuspids as well. Mine are all on my occlusal/biting surfaces, and my teeth have naturally deep pits, which seems to be the cause. My fillings are all white/composite,...

I am in my verrrrry late 30s, married, 4 kids, full-on traditional metal braces complete with elastics. My kids and husband got used to them faster than I did.

so cool! i have an open bite as well.

An orthodontist consultation can’t hurt. I am 38 and my teeth have been spacing out over time, in addition to a crossbite, and a couple rotated teeth. They look straight, but my bite was worsening, my lisp was worsening, and it seemed I was delaying the inevitable. I got my braces almost 4 weeks ago...

I thought I had a crossbite (and obviously an open bite), but my friend who used to have an underbite said I have an underbite too? Also, I feel like I see improvement, is that crazy? It’s been three weeks in braces, today.

It was temporary and brushed off after they finished the course of medication.

Are you possibly taking an antibiotic? My kids’ teeth turned orange-y pink when they were given Augmentin for ear infections.

wow! that is amazing progress! i have been feeling discouraged with my braces lately, like i have so many things to fix and it will take so long, but it must feel so great to see such movement in your teeth and bite! i just have to keep my eye on the future!

I have an open bite (my primary complaint), crossbite (my dentist’s primary complaint with my teeth), and gaps. I wish I had braces as a teen. I always assumed I couldn’t afford braces, but a highly-recommended ortho near me has great payment plans and a positive attitude, so I took the plunge. It h...

Is it normal for different teeth to hurt at different times? I got my braces just about two weeks ago. I had initial soreness and some teeth hurt a while longer than others. And then all my teeth felt mostly better and just one was sore, but that turned out to be from a hook digging into my gum. And...

What order should I be doing this in?

Brush
Floss
WaterPik
Mouthwash

is my current order, but the internet says I should floss first?

I use Crest Complete Whitening toothpaste and rinse with peroxide. I figure that way I can keep the stains to a minimum, although I might be fooling myself. The tech who put my brackets on (2 months ago) complimented me on how pretty my tooth color is (was?) so I am trying to maintain at least. I t...

I can understand the reasoning behind not starting to whiten your teeth with braces on, since the area under the bracket won’t get whitened and won’t match. But what if one was already using something like 3D White and had very white teeth to begin with? Isn’t that just maintenance? I started off wi...

At my ortho office, they want people to wear the retainer 22 hours a day for the first year, and then “night time for a lifetime.”