Metal Mouth Message Board

Dear Ice,
You will do fine....I was pleasantly surprised when I had my first arch wire put in...It really didn't bother me...Last Monday, they put in another thicker one, and I was also just fine...So instead of keeping the liquor in the closet, I drank it in celebration...either way works...
Helene

On February 20, 2006, clear braces were attached to my uppers. On March 8, 2006 bite turbos were added to the backs of my four front uppers. If you never saw them, bite turbos are used for severe overbites. My top teeth used to hit my bottom gum...They aren't very comfortable, but I didn't expect th...

I am a new member myself and will be getting the wire on my tops on Monday. This place is a great way to vent your anxiety and realize you are not alone - although at first you feel like you are the only one at your age wearing braces. I am 54 years young...working, and living it up. I have had noth...

Thanks for all the positive support - I feel better already The bite turbos are a little annoying but not painful - they prevent my back teeth from coming together so eating anything that has to be grinded must go into a cuisinart, not my mouth....better for my hips I wish each one of you a great we...

I am a 54 year old woman who has just started orthodontia. I had braces as a kid, but over the years my bite worsened. So now I have four bite turbos, which should help me lose weight, but they are annoying. I welcome any other pre-seniors to drop me a line. Here's to great looking teeth in the nurs...