Metal Mouth Message Board

Q, I live in Rhode Island and currently see Dr George Jr in Attleboro Mass. For as long as I can remember Drs George (father and son) have been the biggest name in Orthodontics in the Rhode Island/Mass area. They have been in practice since I was a kid (am now 40) they can be reached at 1-508-761-52...

Lady, I drink 1 cup of coffee per day, actually not even every day. I haven't had cola since being braced. I do smoke but I also did before being braced and now I am much more diligent with oral hygiene. I brush at least 3x daily also use the waterpik multiple times a day and also floss.[/b]

I've noticed in the last couple weeks (only been braced about 6) that my bottom front teeth seem to be turning dark almost like those unfortunate people who had their teeth permanently turn brown after taking tetracycline. Has anyone else had an experience like this? These teeth are also very tender...

Metal, I had pretty much the same exact problem. I am 40 and also had 2 baby teeth. One came out no problem(both canines) the other one was fused to the jaw bone. I had the canine that was fused extracted which left a big gap that left me very self conscience but after just one month in braces my se...

I know people paying more than I am. Welcome to Rhode Island the most expensive, corrupt state in the union.

Skyclad, Your situation sounds very familiar to mine. I had before being braced a cleaning,x-rays,2 extractions and 13 fillings all in 3 weeks. I then had to put down $2100 and I now pay $220 a month for 14 months. As you can see you are not alone in your journey. Keep your head up and take it one d...

Hi everyone, I have to share this with you becauseI know this will encourage some of you. I have had my braces for only 34 days today. My primary reason for getting them was because of my canines on both sides on the top. Before being braced I had one canine removed because it was still a baby tooth...

Hi everyone, Hope everyone is well. I haven't posted in a couple weeks, have been on vacation (the cruise was wonderful). I have just a couple questions. The first is regarding wax.I have tried a couple time now to put wax on my back molars with no luck, as soon as I put it on it just falls off. Wha...

Happy, When I went for my consultation with my Ortho they asked me what I wanted metal or ceramic. I then asked what the difference was. His response was that ceramic were $500 more than metal and also that the ceramic were not as strong and would add to my treatment time. I was originally going to ...

Hi everyone hope all is well. I have a question. I have been braced for 2 weeks. Since I got braced I have started grinding my teeth at night. So I called my Ortho and they told me to come in and be looked at. After looking at my mouth they put in what they called THIS IS SPAM PLEASE REPORT TO ADMIN...

Welcome Sutsee, Congrats on taking the leap. What part of Maine are you from? One of my best friends just moved to Raymond. I am from Rhode Island, only been braced 2 weeks. Hope all goes well for you on Wednesday, I will keep you in my thoughts. Congrats again. Mary88

Hi everyone, I purchased a Waterpik today and let me tell you I could not be happier. If you are like me and spend 15 minutes after every meal trying to get the remains out of your molar bands and springs then this is just what the dr ordered. What a joy to spend 2 minutes as opposed to 15 "pow...

Tookie, Welcome and Congratulations on your strengh to go forward, especially with the OCD. To answer your questions I also had no pain the first day(just that strange full mouth and tightness feeling) I didn't experience any pain for a couple days. A couple days later was a different story...I awok...

ncgirl, I hope everything goes well for you on the15th. I,m happy to hear I am not the only adult dealing with those pesky baby teeth. If it wasn't for them I wouldn't need braces. The only thing that has saved me is yogurt shakes and cutting up my food into miniscule pieces and swallowing it withou...

Thanks Nicky, I hope things get better soon also. I am going on a cruise for my anniversary in a week and I am wondering how I am going to manage eating or should I say lack of. After looking at everyones pics I think I have a lot more "accesories" per say. Even when I do eat something rea...