Metal Mouth Message Board

Well I went for my adjustment yesterday. The doc asked if I was ready to try the screws. I told him I had an appointment with a new Periodontist next week and wanted to see what he said about the condition of my bone first. He seemed kind of relieved, I think he just doesn't want to be the one to th...

One word.....Waterpick, It will get out any leftover stuff in and around the braces, you will be amazed at the stuff that it gets out.

Jackie

I have ceramic on the front teeth and metal everywhere else, and I haven't had any fall off (3.5 years and counting). The only thing I had was one of the ceramics chipped and now only 3 side of the bands hold the wire in, but it hasen't been a problem.

Jackie

I am kind of in the same boat as you......after my last adjustment my ortho said I may start to see gaps. I have definately started to see gaps. My ortho said they will close all the gaps that appear when the time is right. Try to be patient......ask your ortho questions if you have any......it wil...

Hey at least you are seeing this early SPAM SPAM SPAMMING. I have had the braces on for almost 4 years now and they went from looking almost finished, to almost the way they were when I started this ride (with my teeth in a lot worst condition periodonaly then when I began). I too have a really heav...

But living with my teeth for 30+ years and finally getting the chance for that dream smile! And when I say dream smile that is exactly what I mean. I imagine you've had those dreams that you suddenly wake with that dream smile. Now I don't dream anymore ,it's actually coming true. Congrats on getti...

Hi Jackie, What causes this bone loss during pregnancy and it is ever reversible? I am curious to know, if your teeth have shifted because of the bone loss, what is there to keep them in place after the orthodontics is completed? Is there enough bone to keep the teeth stable for the long term? I wi...

Hi Everyone, I have had my braces on for over 3 years now and my teeth are being moved back and forth with no improvement in sight. My OD says it is because I don't have enough molars to pull the teeth back with and wants to put in screws. Is this a really new procedure? Was it available 3 years ago...