Metal Mouth Message Board

I feel like I have bad breath from the braces, I'm very picky about brushing, but seems like no matter what I do there is a taste in my mouth like I possibly have bad breath. Has anyone ever had this ? Any suggestions? CAn braces give you bad breath? Thanks

I had my upper expander removed this week, recieved it in Dec., it did a great job. This week I had this Herbst appliance put in. It was way to big for me, the screws were huge and protruded out from my mouth. I was very upset with this look, when I opened my mouth these huge screws would pop out an...

48 female, little town in ILLinois,, waited a very long time

For those adults with upper expander or pondering the idea, mine was put in , in Dec. 2006, then upper braces as of Feb. 27th. My expander has done the job that was needed in just four months, ortho is very happy and has all the room needed. Today he did not take it out but left it in for one more m...

I had a horrible first two weeks with expander, deep groves in my tongue and so painful. My ortho packed it with wax and I did that myself for about a week also the salt water rinses. Now hardly notice that I have it except when food gets trapped which is daily. Pain gone and it's so hard to believe...

48 and got my expander in Dec. and upper front braces Feb. 27th. Like everyone says stay positive and be proud of your decision and follow Kiwi's great advice and you'll be fine. Welcome to the club.

Wow,thats great news. I've had my expander for almost 3 months now, my last appt. ortho., said 8 more turns (twice a week) and then maybe it will be able to come out, if not he said only about 4 more turns. I'm hoping for the first time which will be in April. I"ve had a lot of movement and I'm...

I just want to stress it's a hassle to have expander but after awhile you learn to deal with it and it's not forever. Food gets trapped under it and for the first few weeks you will have a sore tongue until they learn to get along with each other. I used tons of wax to get me through it. All and all...

48 and I have the upper expander (not removable), it's working very well for me. It's a pain to get use to and a hassle to eat, but you do adjust to it, I hardly know I have it at times now. My ortho and I have both been very pleased with the movement, I'm glad I went for it. I'm sure everyones expe...

I work in a grade school Cafe and all the kids were so cute yesterday to me, they all seemed to notice at once I had braces. Comments like "You have Braces" "I like your braces" or "my sister has braces" the funny one was from an honest little boy that said "why ar...

LOL, I also work in a school in the Cafeteria and today all the kids seemed to notice my teeth. Most of them said "Oh I like your braces!" Or my sister has braces, all kinds of sweet and inocent comments. I enjoyed all of them , even the little boy that said "why are your teeth green?...

CAlled Ortho on Monday morning and they got me in right away, the assistant bent two hooks in a half circle and things are great now! Don't mind the braces at all, life is good again! Ha until hubby has to turn the expander again,,two to three days after turning have some discomfort in molars but it...

Hi, welcome! I'm 48 and got top braces Feb. 27th, doing great and glad I did it. I had lots of questions and doubts but come here every day and you get all the answers and doubts just seem to fade away. Lots of fun and colorful smiles here!

Hi, welcome! I'm 48 and got top braces Feb. 27th, doing great and glad I did it. I had lots of questions and doubts but come here every day and you get all the answers and doubts just seem to fade away. Lots of fun and colorful smiles here!

No this doesn't have a little ball shape on the end, that's why at first I thought it was a wire just to long but hubby said it looks like a hook. I will definately call Ortho on Monday morning, Thanks everyone! Bracemom,you call your orho to, darn it we don't need to hurt, this is a good thing we a...