Metal Mouth Message Board

I had my 1st adjustment a few days ago. I have spaces in the front 6 teeth - top and bottom rows. My ortho changed both of my wires to stainless steel 0.16 and powerchain on bottom row. I guess I'm getting accustomed to it, because so far, I don't feel much pain or uncomfort. It's weird because I ac...

My ortho told me that powerchains are definitely in my future. :cry: :cry: Right now, it's all about getting used to the forces on the teeth. From what I hear, powerchains move the teeth faster. Is this true in most (or all) cases? If so, I'm ready to get them on NOW! I have to keep telling myself: ...

I had my bottom metal braces put on a week ago, but I got the metal top on the 13th. I'm glad they're on now, and I'm finally in the process of getting a nice smile. I guess I need to switch to a softer brush because my gums have been bleeding when I brush. I'll stop by the store and get a kiddie br...

I'm getting the top braces put on today, and I have decided to get the metal. I actually like the look of the metal brackets, and they are pretty small. Also, my ortho told me ceramic could add 6 months onto my treatment time. The extra 6 months it would take in ceramic, I could be sporting my new s...

Hello, A few days ago, I got traditional braces on the bottom teeth :D , and I go back next week to get the top braces put on. I'm debating whether to get the ceramic braces or the traditional on top. TO CERAMIC BRACES WEARERS: I've heard that the ceramic ligs stain very easily. I don't drink coffee...