Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi Meryaten Many thanks for the advice, most grateful. However, you won't believe this but when I went to my appointment the first thing my Ortho said was she wasn't going to put the braces on today! It's a long story but I went before and couldn't go through with it. So she was a bit surprised to s...

Hi Suzy, I've just read your questions and replies which have been really helpful. I'm getting ceramic uppers today and I'm really scared. All of my top teeth are straight bar one and I've finally decided I want it fixed. How are you finding your brace now - day 3 is it? Our work Christmas party is ...

Hi KK

Thanks for the advice - yes, you've probably realised I'm more the pessimistic type! Well, one more week before the big brace so here's hoping I go through with it this time!! I think finding this site has already helped immensely and I only discovered it a couple of days ago. Thanks again.

Hi Kay

Thanks for your response. The nearer the day, the more scared I get so your reply was very encouraging. I suppose I'll never know for sure until I get it done! Thanks again.

Hi Kay Just read all your messages. I'm due to get my upper teeth braced on November 29. How did you find it? Was it very sore? And are things better now? I had just posted some questions about only getting the upper ones done when I read your posts. A friend had told me I'd need to get the bottom o...

Hi I've signed up to get ceramic braces on my upper teeth only and I'm terrified! I'm told I will have to wear them for a max of 12 months which doesn't sound too bad but is it really as painful as people say it is? I've also been told by "kind" people that my orthodontist is not telling m...