Metal Mouth Message Board

Nice, I had the same response, as soon as the assistant handed me the mirror, i started laughing. My hand went up to cover my mouth, but I couldn't help but laugh. I laughed everytime I looked in the mirror that day, but the next day, I cried. Felt like I was kicked in the teeth! The rest of the fir...

Well, my braces are apparently imparing my brain function too! I forgot to mention that I live in central Ohio.

Hi James! I am new to this braces thing (just got them yesterday, top and bottom) I too need some extractions (3 as a matter of fact)but my Ortho and regular dentist who is doing my extractions like to do it this way: Put on brackets and wires skipping the teeth to be extracted. Wait 2-4 weeks for s...

Female age 36, braces put on yesterday, May 30. Upper clear, lower metal brackets. All I can say is owww! The hook on my upper left canine is poking something fierce. My new best friends are Motrin and wax.

Glad to have found this forum.