Metal Mouth Message Board

The turbos will be uncomfortable for a while until your teeth start shifting. I had to blenderize my food, too. Not fun, I know (I'm 53). THey have more torture devices up their sleeve than you can shake a stick at. I got used to all of them, except I could only handle one spring at a time. Those th...

I wish someone could give advice. I was told 6-9 months, but I already at month 15!!! Teeth are very unlevel- one side goes up, and the other down. This wasn't noticed until about month 10. I am so discouraged, because I am now noticing that my chin is more off center now than it ever was before. Th...

I got pregnant during my first go around with braces 23 years ago. I can't emphasize enough how important taking mulltivitamins is, especially folic acid. Of course, your calcium needs are much increased as well, so you can keep your teeth and bones healthy. Bones seem to be more 'relaxed' while all...

I see I am in good company. I don't consider myself an old fogey (actually, i see i spelled it 'foggie', which is probably a more appropriate word)- I just said that because I have 3 daughters that act like I am. I actually feel half my age, and I do believe the braces seem to help cut some of the y...

Yea!! Good to know there are other 'old foggies' like me in braces! I will be getting my braces off at age 52. Second time around for me- I never liked the way the first orthodontist shoved all my teeth way inside my mouth because he left me with big spaces to fill. This orthodontist will be bringin...

I will be 52 when I get my braces off (second time around)! Do I get the 'old geezer' award for being the oldest? I'm tired of people asking me why I got braces 'my age'! (Hey, what about the 20 pounds I lost, too?!) You're never too old to look your best, I think. Plus, I have the second half of my...