Metal Mouth Message Board

I am in Month 23 of my linguals treatment after having 4 extractions during Month 8. In order to close an extraction gap on my right side (yes, there is still a gap!), the orthodontist applied ceramic hooks on two of my front teeth and I have to wear elastics for 22 hours a day. its only been 2 days...

Hi- I was looking at my braces tonight and i noticed that the little elastic ligature that holds the wire in place is missing from one of my teeth. My next ortho appt isnt until November 9th. Is this something that can wait until then or should I go and see my ortho? I have lingual braces (the ones ...

So I got my linguals put in last Friday. Getting them on wasnt too tough- took 2 hours or so because the braces are behind the teeth. Anyway, its been almost a week and so far: I cant eat anything besides baby food. I cant speak properly I broke one bracket. My tongue is totally torn up. And i still...

Thanks guys! Im concerned that the lisp might be problematic. Ive read elsewhere on this blog that practice swallowing without tongue thrusts helps as well as word pronounciation exercises.

Ill take some pics so that everyone can see what my starting point looks like.

Im 27 y/o and Ill be getting lingual braces (top and bottom) at the beginning of October. Anyway, I am super nervous about the process. Ive been reading the message boards pretty regularly and it seems like those of you that get lingual braces end up with speaking impediments, usually lisps. I am al...