Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi acd, Good luck with your new braces - I hope it all goes well for you. As someone still going through the agonising process of deciding whether or not to get braces I envy your strength, determination and courage. I'm sure you'll do really well, especially with the support of people on this board...

I'd say that you should make your decision based on finances. You are extremely lucky to be offered NHS treatment. If money is tight, take avantage of this. If you have more money then ceramics may be a little easier to get used to. Yeah, money is definitely tight - I've just spent the last month t...

Thanks everyone! It's so nice to have so much friendly support! florencegal: I didn't even look into NHS treatment, I guess I just automatically presumed there was no chance of getting it done for free seeing as my teeth don't particularly give me any "medical" issues (eg teeth-grinding, h...

Hi, I am a 25 year old woman and after a lifetime of covering my mouth when I smile and feeling very self-conscious about my teeth, I have had my first orthodontic consult. I am in the UK and I can get free NHS orthodontic treatment in my local hospital. The orthodontist has said that my teeth could...