Metal Mouth Message Board

Carzfrm60s, did you wear retainers after the previous treatments and still have relapses, or weren't you told to keep wearing them? I thought the retainers would keep things in place, but maybe not if work is done past childhood years? I'm new to this board also, older & don't have braces yet, a...

Thanks for the reply. I'm hoping that if I get Damons there will be less chance of resorption, but wonder because i was warned by a former dentist as an adult to be sure not to do anything that moved the teeth too fast. Their sales rep said even though Damons move the teeth faster, they actually do ...

Hooray for you! Having just finished with Damon 2's, would you recommend them? What was hard about them, and what did you have to do to be "pro-active"? (I'm considering getting Damons, but not sure yet.)

I recently had a SpectraCell nutrient test done and found despite taking multivitamins and Citrical with D that I was deficient in both calcium, D, and zinc. When I upped the amount I was taking, I started getting more tartar or white build-up on the inside of my lower teeth that I had not had befor...

If the gates/doors stick on the Damons, what does that mean other than maybe annoying the technicians dealing with them? Does it hurt more if they have to work at prying them open, just take longer in the chair, or what? Just wondering (and not wanting any extra pain!)

Thanks for the replies, Tatiana and Mostro. Attagirl mentioned tartar building up on her gates making it hard to open them, so maybe that's the problem with some depending on body chemistry. Maybe it also varies depending on how long you go between visits, or how meticulous one is with keeping them ...

Thanks for your prompt reply, Attagirl. I spoke with a Damon 3 sales rep today who is also wearing them, and he said he has his crown molars banded himself, so I think you are right that I should expect to have to do that. I asked him about the bonding problems, and he said they have since improved ...

Has anyone had a crown or tooth bonding (for chipped tooth) negatively affected by getting braces? Did they need to be replaced due to bite changes, or ever come off during treatment, or prohibit brackets being placed (vs. bands)? Thanks for any help or experiences you can share.

Does anyone know whether getting braces in your 50's can shorten life of your teeth and cause tooth resorption? Has anyone had problems with that, and if so, what sort?

Has anyone had or heard of anyone's experiences getting orthodontics when they have chronic Lyme disease with neurological issues and are on long-term antibiotics? Has it affected their reactions or treatment in any way? Thanks for any help.

I'm new to this board, and considering getting braces at 54 due to teeth shifting with age and crowding. One ortho I spoke with said they do not use the Damon 3 system now due to recent conference info saying they have found more problems with the Damon 3 clear brackets breaking off. Has anyone here...