Metal Mouth Message Board

I had surgery on my upper and lower jaws 15 years ago. I was told that I would have to wear braces for 18 months. 12 months before jaw surgery and 6 months after surgery. At the age of 17 one before going away to college my bother told me I had and appointment with the orthodontist to get a retainer...

I also had trouble speaking clearly while wearing my retainers. I had an upper and lower hawley retainer. The acrylic on the upper retainer covered all of my molars and maid it difficult for me to speak clearly. I have worn this retainer mostly at night for the past 15 years. I recently had to have ...