Metal Mouth Message Board

My Ortho told me not to use Advil as it can slow the movement of your teeth....So I use Tylenol.

Hi Phanta, I have the same blue thingys on my molars and find them more annoying than my braces! :) I feel like just pulling them off! It is so difficult to eat when you can't even close your mouth...I just got my braces on Wed and my next adjustment is not for another 8 weeks, and can't imagine hav...

Hi Shaynesgirl, I don't really have to much pain, just discomfort, but that could be because my mouth does not close together at the moment:)But I did wake up with a sore neck this morning!! I had mash potatoes yesterday and yogurt, right now I am going to try some pasta,,,,,,

Hi Inspired, I just got my braces put on today and because my bottem brackets were hitting my upper teeth, My Ortho put on I am guessing they are called bumpers? A piece of hardened wax on the top of my molars on each side... I am wondering how am I going to last for 8 weeks with those on, I can't e...

Hi All, Got my braces this morning, went pretty smoothly, no pain....yet:) Got pieces of harden wax on my back molars so I can eat,, Have an over bite thats why. For sure going to be drinking lots of smoothies in the next while...I will show some pics soon.
Krooz

Hi, I just used Crest White strips, Fast and simple:)

Hey Today,,,,,Wed is the day for me as well! getting Ceramics on top, Metal on the bottem,,,excited but nervous at the same time!

I just love my Ortho too! He is the most happiest guy on earth!

Well it should be interesting, my Ortho is really excited to straighten my teeth as he has only had 2 other people with my situation, My lower teeth are really whacked! one tooth is sideways, one has traded spots with the other tooth and is completly backwards,,, I should take some photos, once I le...

Hi There, I am getting braces in 2 weeks and am excited and nervous at the same time! I am 36 and just woke up one day and decided I want straight teeth :) I am getting clear on top and metal on the bottem and have to wear them for about 2 yrs,,,, seems pretty long to me! Learning lots from everyone...