Metal Mouth Message Board

I have been self conscious of my teeth and smile all my life. When I laughed or smiled I would be sure to hold it in or cover my mouth. I never smile in pictures and in fact hate taking them. It has been a life-long habit of not showing my teeth. I love my braces and I can't wait to have a beautiful...

I'm excited! I emailed him, wish me luck! LOL

I have been self conscious and insecure about my appearance mainly about my smile for years...braces are one of the best inventions ever made! :) I am proof that they do boost your self esteem! Look at all the progress in just 5 months!! :) Only a year more to go! (got an 18 mo. sentance) Before... ...

Jen, you hit the nail on the head! LOL Yea, it hurt and the throbbing the past 24 hours has been the most uncomfortable part of the treatment thus far...but that tooth coming in line is worth it! I have ceramic braces but he needed to put one metal on that tooth to apply a wire tire on top of the sp...

I was hesitant to take the jump because of the reasons the first poster said...and sadly, I do regret it. I did get teased NOT for the braces but for the colors that made me look "childish." The most important question, did I like the colors despite the reactions? Nah not really...despite ...

I am due for my 5th adjustment today. I had a tooth hidden behind my cannine that was never bracketed because there was no room. Since then I have been wearing a powerchain and spring to make room. I believe now there is enough space for that tooth to be bracketed and attached to the archwired (at l...

I am due for my 5th adjustment today. I had a tooth hidden behind my cannine that was never bracketed because there was no room. Since then I have been wearing a powerchain and spring to make room. I believe now there is enough space for that tooth to be bracketed and attached to the archwired (at l...

I am due for my 5th adjustment today. I had a tooth hidden behind my cannine that was never bracketed because there was no room. Since then I have been wearing a powerchain and spring to make room. I believe now there is enough space for that tooth to be bracketed and attached to the archwired (at l...

I am due for my 5th adjustment today. I had a tooth hidden behind my cannine that was never bracketed because there was no room. Since then I have been wearing a powerchain and spring to make room. I believe now there is enough space for that tooth to be bracketed and attached to the archwired (at l...