Metal Mouth Message Board

Make sure you drink plenty of water. Dry lips can be a sign of dehydration. I'm very guilty of not drinking enough water but I notice that when I do, I have a lot less problem with dry lips. Also remember that the more product you use, the less likely your lips will be to continue to make their own ...

They look great!

They look gorgeous to me!

For me, I didn't have much discomfort until 3 or 4 days after spacers went in and not much at all with the braces. I think I'm doing pretty well and things are moving right along, though. When I got my tops done they said it would be 3 or 4 adjustments before the bottoms went on and I had just one a...

Congratulations!

What change!

Congratulations on your new venture! I think it's very normal to be excited just as I think it is normal to be apprehensive or just plain scad. I was more excited, too!

Mine felt like that for the first few days, too.

They look great!

I know how you feel!

My five year old dd told me just yesterday that she thinks my teeth are moving where the powerchain is and I just got it a couple of days ago!

I don't think going back to work will be a problem. I ate my first meal after being braced at a restaurant.

I think three times a day is great. Honestly, if I worked outside the home I'm sure I wouldn't do it as often as I do. Often times after I eat I just would prefer to brush and feel really clean. Being at home, spending a couple of extra minutes in the bathroom a couple of extra times a day to feel b...

Congratulations!

I have a LOOOOONG way to go but it's nice to see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, proverbially speaking.

I'm definitely late with the discussion and I think the stars are great! It's too bad the ortho doesn't want to work with them. Definitely jazz up your treatment with colored ligs. I'm in bright blue, as of today.

Best of luck to both of you!

It's really true that after a week or two they really feel a part of you.