Metal Mouth Message Board

I have a Hawley for the top and a bonded retainer for the bottom. At first I hated the Hawley-(I couldn't speak properly and I felt like I was drooling). So I just didn't wear it at all for the first week and a half or so. I didn't get any teeth removed for my braces-so I think they may be more pron...

I have a crown, which was drilled for a root canal and filled. One of my bands was attached to it. I noticed my crown is cracked, now that the braces are off. I think it was due to the removal. I'm going to my dentist soon to see if it needs to be replaced.

This was my favorite floss several years ago. It disappeared from store
shelves, and I'm so glad it's back.
I was just debraced a week ago, and since then flossing is so wonderful!
This floss is great, it lightly scrubs between your teeth and they feel so
clean!

I have the Hawley for the top. I just got it today. It's the worst, I tell you! Please tell me I will get used to it. I feel like I'm gagging, and I sound like the little sister (with the headgear) from South Park! I'm afraid to wear it to bed tonight, fearing I'll feel like I can't breathe! Help! :...

Wow-za! Hi Kitty~ Your smile is perfect! Beautiful! Congrats! Please let us know how the Zoom whitening turns out. I was thinking about doing it also. Is there a waiting time after removal to have it done? I think I'll try the box of Whitestrips Premium Plus that I've already purchased-if they don'...

Hi Everyone! I've been working on finding out what's going on with the paperwork and my insurance co. The refferal that was missing is on it's way to the insurance co. Now, they just need to process it. I'm hoping I don't have to wait until it's completed before they can do my debanding. I have an a...

I found out that it had to do with my refferal, from my Dentist. I guess my Orthodontists office lost or misplaced it. The thing is, the Dentist that wrote me the refferal (2 years ago) is no longer is my insurance plan. I don't know if that poses a problem- but they are getting it straightened out....

:cry: :cry: :cry: I am bummed, I know all of you would understand. I was supposed to get my braces off today. Well, my insurance co. hasn't made payment to my Orthodontist, so they canceled my debanding. Has this happened to anyone else? How long will it take before it's resolved? I paid in full for...

Woo Hoo!!
Today is your day! Good Luck to you!
Mine come off in one week, and I'm in total anticipation!
Let us know how everything went!

Take Care!

:D :D :D Hi! I'm new here as well! Good luck to you! For me, the worst part was having the braces applied, and the first 5 days afterward. How long is your treatment? I was told two years, and I'm getting mine removed a month 1/2 earlier. The time goes by so very fast!!! I can't believe it's been al...

I've been using this for over a year. I asked my Ortho. about it and he says it was fine to use with braces. I didn't experience any significant whitening, whatsoever. This product does foam up, so it works well in cleaning your mouth and disloging food particles, so brushing them away is easier.

I've used Crest White Strips before- the best thing I found to do is to make sure your teeth are dry before putting the strips on- rubbing your teeth with a towel works well.
HTH!

Hi Brooke- I'm right behind you on the removal date! I'm new here- I came across this site looking for what to expect when the braces are removed. I wish I had found this place two years ago! What I'm looking forward to~ I 2nd that... Biting into a apple, the simply don't taste as good when you cut ...