Metal Mouth Message Board

I am happy to report an update. Last Friday, I called the Orthodondist's office because the inside of the bracket farthest back on the lower left was like a ripped tin can! They were closed. So, I piled on wax through the weekend and got in there Monday afternoon. They used a regular dental handpiec...

Meryaten, Thanks for the quick reply and reassurance. I ended up back in the orthodontist's chair this morning. I need to ask more questions but from what I can tell, the wires were clipped on both sides and the cleats were maybe pushed down a bit. Also, he did some grinding and I believe he removed...

Hi friends, I have visited this board a few times prior to getting my new braces on and a couple of times since. Like many of you, I have some history as to how I arrived at the decision to get orthodontic treatment but for tonight, I have an immediate concern that I'd like to ask about. The install...