Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi, does anyone else have or know anything about Damon Ice brackets? I've got them on my top six teeth. I'm worried because mine are looking less white after only a week. They look fine at the moment because they're the same colour as my teeth but if they get darker will the ortho change them? I don...

Wow, does drinking things through a straw really help with staining? I need to go and buy some! I love my tea, coffee and red wine. I've only had my braces on for a week but I'm worried that my teeth and brackets are already starting to stain slightly even with careful brushing and whitening toothpa...

Hi, I've had my braces on for a week and I'm sure my teeth and white brackets are looking a bit stained already, even though I had my teeth cleaned before I had the brace on. I think drinking tea and coffee is the problem although I'm sure curry don't help either! I've been brushing my teeth careful...

Mary, sorry to hear you're having so much trouble. I'm sure you'll enjoy the cruise anyway, it'll probably take your mind off the braces. I'm sure they'll be some soft things on the menu that you'll be able to eat too. Also, a lot can happen in a week and you may find your teeth are less sensitive b...

Thanks karen, that makes sense, they do look quite high off the tooth, that's probably why they feel bulky. Good luck with your treatment too!

Hi Kayakchik, didn't know that damons are supposed to be bigger than other types! That would explain why my lips feel big and the braces feel bulky! How long have you had yours on for? I've had mine on for a week and I'm definitely not used to them. It's good to hear that it gets better. I'll try to...

Hi, I had my braces fitted a week ago. They're Damon 3/ Ice which are metal but I have clear (ice) brackets on the top front six teeth. Is this what you have? I find them really bulky on the top teeth. Maybe it's just because they haven't been in very long but I find it hard to fit my top lip over t...

Thanks for the advice One more question. Did any of you find that you bit on the brackets when eating? Because of my deep bite, I find that some of my top teeth bite down on the lower metal brackets when I chew, which makes me feel squeamish! Is this normal?

Hi Mary, I know exactly how you feel. I've had my braces on for a week and I'm still on soft foods! I tried eating some fish today but it was so chewy I gave up! It's very frustrating and makes you wonder if you'll ever be able to chew again! But I've had lots of reassuring responses from people on ...

Hi everyone, Thank you for all the advice and support, it's made me feel so much better! I'm starting to get used to the way the braces look and the few people who have seen them have said they look fine. My mouth is still very sore and I'm still eating soft foods but it sounds like that'll improve ...

Hi, I got my braces put on yesterday and they just feel so wierd and bulky in my mouth! I feel so self conscious, I can't imagine ever getting used to them, although from reading other people's accounts it seems that after about a week things start to feel more normal. I'm starving as all I've been ...

Thanks for the advice everyone! It's really helpful to hear what other people have heard or experienced. Will do some more research and make sure I feel comfortable with the ortho and treatment plan before I commit to anything. It's too important to rush into it. Hope you're all happy with the treat...

Hi, I'm new to this forum and wondered if anyone could give me any info regarding extraction vs non-extraction. I've seen two orthodontists and have made an appointment to see a third. The first ortho recommended four extractions and ceramic braces and said extraction was the only way. I was horrifi...