Metal Mouth Message Board

:) When I had my brace fitted in 2004 at the age of 38....I smiled even more, I dont know why? lol I felt quite proud of myself, that at my age I wasnt embarrassed, too vain or shy of wearing something that was obviously noticeable...so I purposely smiled more...it almost gives you more confidence a...

Hi.. strangely enough...Im really allergic to metals in everything too, buttons, earrings, jewelry, clasps on shoes and sandals etc...I can only wear pure silver and gold... But when I wore braces apart from the usual initial soreness when first being fitted with a brace I never had any problems wit...

Hi, I've just got a quick query about the 'classic' train track braces. As an adult who has been dissatisifed with his teeth for many years I've often considered getting braces to correct my teeth. However, I repeatedly hear that after any treatment using braces, as an adult, I would have to wear s...

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Ive not seen many people in the UK but I have seen a few! I had braces fitted at 38....it didnt bother me at all!

:) Hi.... I had my brace fitted in 2004 also purely just to straighten my teeth....I must admit my bite has never been the same (it was fine before)... Now I seem to have dificulty chewing my food up properly.......but I dont really mind I just have to chew more carefully I only wore an upper brace ...

:) Hi... I was told last April when I had my brace removed that Id need to wear my essix for a year 24/7 then always at night...and Ive taken this as forever. I must admit I dont wear it all through the day anymore its just awkward @ work taking it out... putting it in...everytime I wanted a drink o...

Marta!

your teeth look utterly stunning! Congratulations!

:D Hi.... I think your teeth look great! :) I know you said your not sure if your happy or not with the result...I was the same when I had my brace (top only) removed after only 10 months... Personally I think too much is made of "overbites" I still have quite a big overbite its just not g...

:lol: lol well Im glad Im not the only one! I was beginning to think I was lol......yes its vile....Im just wondering that there must be some ingredient in some brands/types that react with the saliva.... I cant stand it...but Ive found alot of whitening toothpastes do it for me? I might just start ...

:) Hi... This has been happening for sometime now ...but was wondering if anyone else suffers the same? Ive tried loads of different makes of "whitening toothpastes" but Im finding in the morning about an hour later after brushing I seem to be getting gunky white stuff building up on the i...

:D Hi DodgerUK... well I always wondered what your teeth looked like before..as I know in other posts you mentioned you were unahppy with your teeth pre braces well now I know!!! :) your smile looks amazing ....and all done in 14 months ..thats fantastic...it really is an inspiration to anyone whose...

:) Hi.... Im pretty happy with my teeth..tho no, they are not perfect and I was hoping for better.....but I am realistic! Ive always had quite big horsey kind of teeth but sadly crooked...now I still have quite horsey looking teeth but they are straight! I still have MY smile, but so much better :D ...

Hi again :D thanks for the welcome......isnt it great to able to message poeple about something like this! lol...... good luck to you both with your braces! glad Im not the only one who thinks Im going to have great gaps in my teeth forever!!!! still.....even if my braces never complete their job Id...

Hi :) Im Alison, Im 38 and live in the Westmidlands in the UK.......Ive had braces now for 4 months...Ive had overcrowded "goofy" teeth (from thumb sucking) most of my life.....never did anything about it when I was young as Ive always been petrified of dentists! :shock: But in recent year...