Metal Mouth Message Board

I just wanted to say I am glad everyone is posting their "elastics" difficulties. I like knowing what to expect. Yesterday when the ortho put in the spacers, he told me upfront that I was going to have to wear elastics. Sooo, everyone keep posting!!!! LOL

Jenn

Hey all, I got my spacers yesterday 06/12/06. It was not too bad at first. But by last night they were starting to mad me a little sore. Then, this morning, my mouth hurt so bad that I was sick on my stomach for most of the morning. I haven't been able to eat anything since last night when I ate din...

Well, I got up this morning and my mouth and teeth hurt so bad that I was sick on my stomach. LOL I had no idea what I was getting into. Even though part of me wishes that I hadn't started this, I know that it will all be worth it in the end!!! I am so ready to finally see a beautiful smile!!! Thank...

Thanks everyone, I was just curious as to what causes them to go on at different times.

Jenn

What causes some people to have the top and bottom braces to be put on on different days instead of both going on the same day?

Well, as of when I posted earlier, It felt like I had popcorn in my teeth. Now though, after having them in for 7 hours, it is so sore and throbbing. 1st day of spacers, not even braced yet and beginning to regret this. I can honestly say that if I had know that it was going tob e like this, I proba...

Hi, and welcome. I also just joined today. I got my spacers in today. GL with your consult and let us know how it goes.

Jenn

Hey everyone, new to the braces world, sort of. I went to the ortho at 11 and they told parents that I needed them, and we never got them. Went at 16 with my Aunt and for the second time only got as far as records. Went again at 20 and records were done again and was told that I would have to have s...

Hi everyone, I'm new here actually. But, my spacers went in today and my braces go on next Wednesday. Any advice other than the 6 bottles of Ibuprofen I bought this afternoon? LOL UGHHHH I feel like I have popcorn in my teeth and want soooo bad to find a toothpick and get it out. I know I can't but ...