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- Fri Jun 02, 2006 12:02 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: caved in face
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6524
- Mon May 29, 2006 11:40 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: bruised lips
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1428
- Sat May 27, 2006 12:38 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: bruised lips
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1428
bruised lips
I am about 3 months into my orthodontic treatment and have encountered something I have not seen mentioned on the board here. Has anyone ever noticed bruising on their lips? I have developed two bruises on my bottom lip, at least I think that is what they are. It does not appear to be discoloration....
- Sat Apr 15, 2006 6:59 pm
- Forum: Archive: Ask the Doc
- Topic: Nance and tooth extractions
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1251
Nance and tooth extractions
I am a 53 year old grandma, I have had my braces just 2 months. My next appt is not till the second week of May. I have all ceramics, with a nance. I anticipate elastics, but haven't been given them yet. The overall experience has been good so far,except for 2 things. I have two questions. The first...
- Fri Apr 14, 2006 8:49 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: 53 yr old Grandma getting braces - Advice?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3117
Grandmas in braces
So glad to hear of another grandma in braces! I totally relate to what you said about it being your turn now. I get a few strange looks and comments every now and then, but it doesn't bother me. I am happy with my decision to do this for me. All three of my children had braces, as did my husband. Al...
- Tue Mar 21, 2006 12:04 pm
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Tongue thrusting
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5628
Let me say a few things to you from my perspective. I am a 50+ year young mother/grandmother in braces myself. I also deal with tongue thrust. I imagine it will be much easier to retrain the tongue at your age than mine :) My tongue is a more than a little confused by all the hardware in my mouth! Y...