Metal Mouth Message Board

As I posted yesterday, I'm gong to be getting braces on the 7th of June. I will be needing a bite plate. This is one of those things while at the ortho's office everyone seemed very sympathetic about which made me begin to think they must really suck. I'm a recruiter and talk to people all day and t...

miss smiley, it's more my appearance since it's my canine teeth being extracted that I'm concerned about. Pain is something I can deal with.

Thank you so much for the warm welcome! I'm so glad I found this community. I"m sure it will be a huge source of help during this process.

Well, after trying to avoid this for 15 years, I am going to finally get braces. I had my consult this past Tuesday, and this Tuesday I'm getting molds done. The braces go on June 7th. I'm getting ceramic braces on top and metal bottoms. No headgear, but I will need rubber bands and a bite plate. Tr...