Metal Mouth Message Board

Thanks for the pic advise and support. I am using the same ortho my 15 yr old neice used in Encino. He has a good reputation and is much less expensive than some of the others. He uses the self ligating brackets therefore those are the ones I am getting, half metal, half clear. He seems to understan...

I have been wandering around on this site for many months now while I make my decision to get braces. I must say, this is a great site and extremely helpful while my family is sick of me obsessing about my teeth. It is nice to know there are others out there going through the same emotions as myself...

Will you have to do the expansion surgically? I too have not got my braces yet and am still weighing options. My paletal expansion would be surgical, but I am told they can get me most of the way there with just braces alone, the Damon System. I am taking the gamble and not doing surgery. Good luck,...

I am 34 years old and am finally getting my teeth straightened. Upon my surprise, I have been told by two highly recommended and expensive orthodontists that I need my upper palate expanded surgically due to my cross bite. Two other orthos (reasonably priced) say they can do it with Damon self ligat...