Metal Mouth Message Board

Sandwiches are the worst for me. You could try bringing toothpicks along with you, and discreetly picking out what you feel getting stuck without opening your mouth enough for it to show. And if you want to go the swish n' swallow route...make sure you aren't drinking something colorful like fruit p...

Missingu - that is very interesting. I'd thought that use of headgear had been generally phased out, especially once the jaw is done growing. I would love to go back to my old ortho for a consultation and think that might be in order. The only thing is cost - I don't know that he does free consultat...

Ingyandbert - I realize this. However, I will not be seeing my orthodontist for another month, and I would prefer to be armed with as much information as possible before I speak with him. That is my purpose for doing research online and registering for this forum. If there is anyone on these boards ...

Hello :) I have just gotten braced for the second time and want to get some thoughts and opinions on my treatment plan, as my ortho is not very communicative and I would like to know if there is a really good reason for me to accept his current plan. I returned to the ortho's office to fix minor cro...