Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi there.. I recieved my retainers (top and bottom) today and was told I MUST wear them 24x7 for the next two months.. Even when I eat which I find impossible. My goal is to wear them 24x7 except for eating.. Let's just say I'm counting down the next 60 days!! I will be celebrating on new year's eve...

Well, I was finally debanded after 23 months of captivity on October 30th. Usual protocol, I was given impressions on Monday and today I recieved my retainers (top and bottom). I agree with many others on this site that life in braces was much easier/comfortable than these retainers.. I totally enjo...

Well, tomorrow is my big day. My braces are coming off after 23 months.. I am excited but in a wierd way they have become a part of me and I'm a little sad to have them removed and after reading all the posts on life in retainers I'm starting to think that braces aren't all that bad. I'm very happy ...

I have ceramic braces on both top and bottom. I've had them for 18 months now, and hopefully they will be coming off by the fall (I hope!!). I have no regrets getting ceramic over metal. Yes, the elastics do stain and I've not had red wine and I drink coffee with a straw to lessen the staining. Howe...