Metal Mouth Message Board

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I had a bimaxillary osteotomy (upper and lower jaws) on 3rd August. If my job didn't involve talking, then I'd be back in work today, as I feel fine in myself. However as my teeth are still banded shut, I can't. I'm hoping that the bands will be loosened tomorrow, putting me on soft foods and meanin...

Hi, I had my top and bottom jaws operated on last Monday and apart from a little complication with a stomach bug (damn antibiotics!). I am doing quite well. My question is though, how quickly have people taken up their exercise routines after surgery? I do two different forms, one contact and one no...

Hey, I'm a 29 year old guy from Manchester, UK who has had fixed braces on my top and bottom teeth for three months. I had my first adjustment yesterday. Thought I'd use this as a little online diary to look back on! Enjoy. The story so far: A long tme ago in a town far far away...........(approx 20...

I was similar when I first got mine as well. They were so sore and felt like they were all going to drop out at any minute! 3 months on they feel fine now (although I have a bit of a hole in my cheek where the wire keeps stabbing me!) but, I have my first adjustment tomorrow and am really hoping it'...

Hi, New poster here! Was just wondering if anyone has the problem of the wire popping out at the back of the brace on the left or the right hand side. I can manage to pop it back in quite easily every time, but am concerned that it may break eventually. It seems to happen no matter what I eat and at...