Metal Mouth Message Board

I don't have gum disease but my gums cover alot of my teeth so they are "little" teeth and my gums are more swollen since Ive had my braces. I floss regularly and brush with a soft/medium brush and try to massage my gums everytime I brush. Any ideas on getting the swelling down? Thanks in ...

I had an adjustmen yesterday morning and by the time I went to bed last night I had different teeth making new friends. Sit back and enjoy your progress!!!!!

Hang in there!!!

My story was kind of like yours minus a husband, divorce or relocation. Insurance, college and such and I just could not afford to continue. I went to a regular dentist and he removed them for $100. Now here I am AGAIN at 35 with a lot more money, insurance and a great smile already. Hang in there a...

welcome blonde!!!!

Welcome Verona,

Im 35 and have had my braces for one year. I smile more now with the braces on than I ever did before. They look great in just a short time. Hang in there and remember this site lets you know you are not alone.

Welcome Verona!!! Ive had my braces for 1 year and Im 35. I have full metal and I think they are pretty cool! I've been selfconsience about my teeth all of my life also and they look so great already even with the braces on, I smile all the time. This site is great and it helps you to remember that ...

I agree! I've had my braces for 1 year and I just found this site about 3 weeks ago. It has helped me out alot already and I just told everyone at my ortho office about it yesterday!!!

I'm soooo jealous CONGRATS!!!!!!!

I have all metal braces but they are small brackets. I was in a pretty big wedding a couple of weeks ago and I just got the pictures back and my braces didnt look bad at all. When I want to make them less noticeable I won't get colored ligs, I will ask my ortho to give me the thinnest wire for my tr...

Im new to the site. I'm 35 and I have had my braces on for 10 months. I've had turbos on the backs of both of my front two teeth since April and they suck!!! I'm glad to meet everyone and I wish everyone well with their treatment and thanks for listening to my gripe