Metal Mouth Message Board

I was 48 yrs when the braces went on, they'll come off when I'm 51. Right now I'm 49 yrs. 3 months.

I've smoked for most of my life, I began at an early age. I have quit twice in the past, the longest time being 15 months. I no longer beat myself up about it, there are enough other people to do that. I would never encourage anyone to smoke, it would be wonderful if we could all quit, but it's impo...

I have metal on top and bottom. I've experimented with a few colors but decided, for the time being, I like the silver best. It blends with the metal brackets. I have young nephews (8 yrs & 11 yrs) who think it's funny that I have braces but no one else has laughed or made fun. Although I was an...

I wouldn't worry to much if it's just achey pain, as opposed to sharp shooting pain. Did you floss the area just to make sure there is no food lodged between?

I'm 49 and have had my brces since May 3rd. I felt a little awkward a first but now (other than those times my upper lip gets stuck on a hook) I'm very comfortable with being braced. But I'm not single so I can understand that it might be an issue when you're still meeting people. And to those peopl...

Spacers are definately uncomfortable. Are you rinsing with warm salt water? This will help. Soft food for a few days will keep you from having to chew. I had discomfort for about a week with my spacers. It will gradually decline. Then it will be time for braces on, and again discomfort for a week or...

So sorry you're having so much trouble with your lowers. pain is very stressful to the body. As for feeling self conscious about my braces....I refuse to be embarassed, I've spent 40 of my 48 years being ashamed of my teeth. We all do what we need to do to feel good about ourselves and if 3 yrs in b...

I forgot to say I have top and bottom braces. All teeth except for the 2 top wisdom teeth have a band or brace. I have silver braces and silver ligatures. I think at my first adjustment on June 23rd I'll get more colorful ligs. Maybe blue.

My braces went on Tuesday. Not so bad, Wednesday was some what uncomfortable, but the Advil helped. So far today I haven't taken anything. I'm hoping to get better at the flossing, Tuesday night was hysterical. I actually had myself in a sweat and still had2 spots that were unflossed. I'm not having...

6 bands on yesterday plus 2 more spacers to make room for another band. So far so good today. No real discomfort. I have 2 spots I can't floss, I'm not sure if the bands are that close or if it's glue between. Soft foods today, chewing anything just takes more energy and concentration than I want to...

My spacers (8) went in on Tuesday. This morning every tooth in my mouth is tender. I found great relief in brushing this morning, the Sonicare felt like a gum massage. I'm taking 1 Advil about every 12 hrs. Seems to be helping the discomfort. Maypo for breakfast, easy to eat ...just gulp and swallow...

I was somewhat surpised, but not shocked to see such a serious matter on this sight. As with all serious subjects this is always difficult to acknowledge and even more difficult to talk about. Thanks goodness such things are no longer "family secrets". The only thing I know for sure is the...

I'm not sure what time zone Missouri is in but by Pennsylvania time you're almost there! Good Luck and I hope it goes well. I go for my spacers on May 2. Less than 3 weeks. Yeh!

Hello to all. This is my first post although I've been viewing this web site all winter. I decided to investigate braces last summer and I've been working with a periodontist to get my gums in shape. Two rounds of grafting, one in Jan and one in Feb. It's now just a matter of healing till the spacer...