Metal Mouth Message Board

I used Listerine Advanced Whitening Mouthwash. It is for use BEFORE brushing. I use this to make sure my clear braces and clear ligaments stay clean. So far, its works great and my clean braces are just like the 1st day I put em in!

Hey all, I just got braced yesterday! Things are well apart from the common pain from the pressure and just getting used to things. However the one thing that stands out the most and bothers me is the whole lips protruding thing. I feel like they are huge and standing out! Is this just because they ...

Thank you for all your encouraging words! Sept. 5 is the big day!

My ortho said I am about an 8 on the scale of 1-10 (10 being worst). My ortho chose to have extractions made (I dont know which teeth) AFTER my braces are in. My question...I am almost positive he is not going to remove the tooth hiding in the back so how is he gonna brace the top one sticking out w...

Um...its a good hour and some change. I am sure there are more around your area. A good way is to check your local phonebook. Good luck!

I have to have my spacers on for 2 weeks. It is now a week since I have had them on but I feel they have not have made enough space yet. I do still have another week to go but I have heard of some peoples falling out but mine are still in good position. My fear is to go in there and have my Ortho sa...

Hey I don't know what part of NJ you are in but my Ortho is in Clifton (North Jersey). Let me know if you are around this area and I will give you more info.

I am a 22 year old female. I also have put off getting braces for years because of the cost and just simply putting it off. I have severe crowing and an overbite. (I used to suck my thumb to sleep 'till I was 12, I am sure that had alot to do with it) I just got my spacers in on Tuesday. At first h...