Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi Dr.J, I had no idea that bite turbos did not merely serve the function of protecting lower brackets from upper teeth. I was given bite turbos behind my front teeth (though mine were cement build-ups, not metal), and after a weekend of misery, returned to have them removed because my top teeth wer...

Sweet relief. Took a bit of convincing, but my front teeth are bump free, and my molars are sporting a couple of ugly little cement chunks. Still a bloody nuisance, but my teeth are a thousand times better than they were - no more lisping, and I can relax my jaw! I'm really looking forward to the da...

Genxsis, I know exactly how you feel. I've not had it quite as bad as you; but yes, the assistants have made me feel less than wonderful too. You initially consult with the ortho, he's a nice guy who's widely regarded as the best in the area, but during your appointments you barely see him; and you ...

Hi LizzyG - nice to know someone who shares the same braceday! My estimate is also 18-24 months. I'm sorry you've had a bit of trouble with the brackets rubbing - I feel terribly lucky to have been free of that worry so far. I haven't touched my little wax supply! Regarding the build-ups - I don't h...

Hello all, I just got braced on Friday, and to be honest, it's bloody miserable. I truly hope I'm saving my teeth from becoming severely screwed up later in life, because a combination of discomfort and lack of sufficient dissatisfaction with my old smile are filling me with regrets. For the record,...