Metal Mouth Message Board

Is it normal that your teeth should feel really disgusting in the first few days of your braces off?
I keep having the urge to lick my teeth and like my teeth are missing some coating, or theres like glue still stuck on my teeth.
is there any way to get rid of the feeling?

is there anywyay to prevent your retainer from smelling very badly? I've been brushing mine thoroughly everyday since I got it (past 3 days) and it's already starting to smell like crap.
any suggestions?