Metal Mouth Message Board

I was looking at my original and my most recent pics and there has been a dramatic improvement. I almost didn't even recognize my own teeth. I am extremely satisfied with the process so far. During my appointment last week, the ortho talked about how impressed he was with my progress. A few other pe...

My first appointment since I got my braces was last week on Thursday. I had the dark blue ligs for the past four weeks and I decided to get silver ligs this time. I expected them to stand out, but they appeared pretty discreet to me. Well, I better get used to them as my next appointment isn't for s...

I took these pics last week, but was unable to post them due to internet problems. These were done on Wednesday. http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/5297/92607bracesfrontiv7.th.jpg http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/5416/92607braceslowerarchuj7.th.jpg http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/9877/92607bracesup...

During these last 2 weeks, the changes have become more subtle. They have been nowhere near as drastic as the first week, but I am still seeing progress.

Next week I'll be going back to the ortho to get my wire changed and I am looking forward to what they say about my progress.

I actually had to take these pics by myself. I had no help, but did the best I can. http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/8339/92007bracesfrontju7.th.jpg http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9084/92007braceslowerarchhf9.th.jpg http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/8493/92007bracesupperarchcm8.th.jpg

Here are the new pics

Congrats!!! Your teeth look amazing!!!

I'm not yet a metal mouth but will be on Oct. 9. Hardest part right now is deciding what colour ligatures to get... :D Good Luck! Alright!!! I know you can hardly wait! As far as colors to get, my ortho had like 30 to choose from. I decided on dark blue. I would have chosen clear or white, but base...

It has only been one week since my b-day and I have already noticed some changes. 1. I noticed that the "midline" of the two front teeth on my upper arch is now matching up with the midline of the two front teeth of my lower arch. 2. I noticed that my lower arch is now more "rounded&q...

Congratulations on taking this step, whoaskew! Great to have you here and I'm glad this site was so helpful to you in making your decision. Sounds like you really put some thought into it and connected with an ortho you like and trust. Good for you! Take good care :!: Thank you for the kind words!!!

Here are the new pics!

bracesafter40 wrote:How did you get your girlfriend insurance to have you as a beneficiary? That is a good deal! You are paying much less out of pocket than I, so good deal.

My girlfriend works for Sprint and they offer "domestic partner" benefits.

Thank you all for making me feel so welcome.

P.S. My earlier post said I would be in braces for 18 YEARS, that should have said 18 MONTHS.

Some people might be wondering what I am being charged for the treatment. $ 4,800.00 Professional Fee for Orthodontic Services - 1,124.00 Fee Cap Write Off __________ = $3,676.00 Max Cost the Insurance Company Allows - 1,500.00 Insurance Benefit - 98.80 Paid in Full Discount __________ = $2,077.20 T...

After 3 years of reading every post I could find and meeting with seemingly every dentist in the city, I finally got braced yesterday. I initially was trying to get invisalign, but after the 5th doctor told me that wasn't an option, I finally accepted it. Reading posts on here also helped me to real...