Metal Mouth Message Board

Thanks, I guess I should just stand up for myself! I seem to be the opposite of some people, instead of the ortho telling me it will be ages until the braces come off, he now tries to take them off every appointment! And I keep having to decline and say why I think they are not done yet! To which he...

Hi Smile,

I'm getting bonded retainer on once i'm finished. Don't know if those would close the gap since they are glued on?

I had ipr reduction done on 2 of my lower teeth, to get rid of gaps on my gumline. The teeth have been moving back together with the help of power chains, but are now slowing down towards the end leg! This combined with my orthodontist trying to take my braces off every time I see him is starting to...

I'm getting Bonded retainers when my braces come off.

Just wondered if you can wear something like an essix at night over the top?

Hi, A couple of months ago one of my brackets pinged off during an adjustment. It was one of my upper back ones. The Ortho said that to put in the final thick archwire, he would have to leave the bracket off, as it would ping off again. Everytime since I have been back for an adjustment, he has said...