Metal Mouth Message Board

A recipe forum sounds great. I'd like to learn new recipes and get new ideas of things to eat that are both easy on the mouth and filling. At times I eat a meal and I'm still hungry.

It's been a while since I posted my progress. Went in for my 1st adjustment last week. Had my uppers put on in September and lowers in October. During the appt, I got all new wires and powerchains on the front 4 upper teeth. I see the small gap I had between the first 2 uppers close, but now I'm wai...

I have had my uppers on for 4 weeks and get my lowers on in 2 weeks. I've seen a slight difference. My girlfriend said she saw a difference in my profile which has spearheaded me to take more pics of myself. I've gotten compliments and everything which is weird. I have spaces so I'm waiting for them...

I get my lowers on Nov 6th so I'll have to post my results. I'm eating on the side of my mouth. What I'd give to eat a cheeseburger or a philly cheesesteak without a knife and fork.

I didn't even know they made an electric flosser. Sounds very interesting. I haven't paid attention to the time it takes me to brush. I just got my uppers on so I typically brush in the morning and rinse. After lunch I rinse. At night I brush, floss, and rinse. Once I start eating more "real&qu...

Okay, I'm on Day 2. Did my brushing and flossing last night. Today, I feel slight pressure on my front teeth. Had a baked potato and trying to get used to this. A few coworkers couldn't even tell I had them even when I smiled which made me feel good. Still a little self conscious since I still think...

I've heard the same. I tried eating some chips today. Not too bad. Next real test is brushing and flossing.

4 hrs after my uppers were put on. No pain. Just slight discomfort knowing that these things are in my mouth. I've had soup and applesauce so far. I feel like my lip is protruding but it's not. Just a weird feeling and waiting for my mouth to "wetten" up again after taking the drying table...

Just got my uppers today. Was told I'll be in them for 24mos, so I'll be 38.

Thanks for the tips. I have my water, lip balm, and pills ready for tomorrow. Just got off the phone with a friend that took hers off this year and now I feel empowered. I'm going to stay positive and just take it day by day. I'll be sure to take lots of pics. I definitely have the pre-braces pics. ...

It's taken 30+ years, but I'm finally taking the plunge and getting my braces tomorrow. I opted for porceline uppers and metal bottoms. Tomorrow I'm getting the uppers and then in 8 weeks the bottoms. I've been reading some good tips on this site that I just found today.(getting a little antsy). So ...