Metal Mouth Message Board

I love that K-mart ad. I think it's so cute. I think it's a very positive message. When I say this girl (and Ugly Betty), it immediately reminded me of why I didn't want to get braces as a teen. Also, notice that the guy who ikes her jeans is also kind of geeky. I wondered if that considered having ...

Thanks, everyone. Since he started his comment with the fact that he doesn't like ceramic braces, I left with the impression it's just his personal preference. We'll see. I just started with the powerchain yesterday. He wants to see me in 5 weeks instead of the usually 7 weeks. My teeth are already ...

Hip Hip Hooray!

KK is awesome!

Hi~ I have a new Ortho. My old Ortho moved to an office closer to home. This is the second time I've seen this new guy. Today during my adjustment he told me he hates ceramic braces because it takes gaps longer to close. I have a gap in the front of my teeth...one of the main reasons for getting bra...

Thanks everyone.

I think I'll give the office a call.

My ortho is located is the same office as my regular dentist. However, the ortho is only at my particular location on Mondays.

Thanks again~

For what it's worth, I once dated someone (for 9 months) who had braces. It didn't matter one bit to me that she had braces. If someone regrets you simply because of your braces, he or she is doing you a favor. You would also be surprised how many people don't even notice them. Well, at least this h...

Hi all~ I searched for an answer to my question and didn't find it. I apologize if this has been recently discussed. My regular cleaning is coming up in 2 weeks. Now that I have braces I'm wondering how it works. Does the hygentist remove my wire and powerchain or will she clean my teeth with them o...

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About 6 hours after my last adjustment, my archwire popped loose. I was sitting there folding clothes and :::pop!::: I had to go in the next day to get it fixed.

I was soooo annoyed!

Congrats on beginning your journey to a better smile!

I had spacers and my braces (top and bottom) put on on the same day.

Try to eat only soft foods for a few days. It will help if you don't bite down on them too often.

Hang in there! It will get better.

I've just come to the conclusion that some people are depressed about something for some reason or another. I knew I needed braces as a teenager but I already felt awkward enough with acne and huge breasts that I didn't want to add braces to the equation. My parents never forced it. As an adult, I j...

Awesome!

I just brushed my teeth and was feeling sorry for myself because I'm not seeing much progression.

Your pics give me hope.

Congrats!

Thanks!

Today has actually been a good day. I've only bitten my tongue a few times.

I've also noticed that the pressure on the right side has disappeared. I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not. I hope the elastics are still working.

OUCH! During my 2nd adjustment last week I was given elastics to wear. The right side of my jaw is sore. I'm sure it's from the elastic pulling. Lately, I've been accidentally biting the right side of my tongue. In all fairness, I would bite my tongue from time to time before I had braces. I've bitt...

First of all, I'm very sorry you are disappointed. I can't imagine waiting all that time to be angry and disappointed in the outcome.

Your teeth look very nice. I do agree. They're not straight.

What explanation did your Ortho give you?

How are they supposed to settle?

Sheila

Rinse with warm salt water. It will help with the soreness.