Metal Mouth Message Board

Yesterday I was able to get to the ortho for an emergency visit to get a wire clipped that was poking me and ripping up my cheek. There was just one gal on staff today since they normally close down during Wednesdays. She got my top and bottom wires clipped up nicely and ah, sweet relief! She also r...

AMAREA! You made it! Only halfway on your way now, lol. Sounds like your experience overall has been pleasant. I wish my ortho would have offered me the insurance plan they offered you. We need all the help we can get! I also had a high first quote ($6k plus cost of 4 extractions) and the ortho I we...

Hey Elpi, congrats on the steps towards getting braced! Our teeth are really similar. I had all my wisdoms removed as a teen but they had already done their damage by the time they were yanked so it was only a matter of time before I made up my mind to get them braced. One of my front teeth protuded...

Hi Maria! I never had a Hawley appliance so I can't help you there. Congrats on getting the braces though. They will definately leave you with lots of stories to tell and experiences you won't forget, but rarely any regrets. Keep us posted on your progress!

Hi Spacey! Such a great beginning to a great story to come I'm sure! :D I did not have to have spacers (I have boring ol' teeth that didn't need any prep work) but I can only imagine how they must have felt. Pain relievers are your friend! Haha. Hubbies are so cute when it comes to braces, we're so ...

OK, I took some pics this morning of my progress over March's pics and unfortunately I only had a couple minutes to get the snaps since my camera was about to die but here they are! http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/diedrichfam/DSC01700-1.jpg This is my favorite! My two front teeth have FINALL...

Hey Jen, thanks for the compliments! I have been blessed with healthy teeth and I have my parents to thank for that. No soda allowed as a kid really benefitted me I think. Nice to have a Damon friend! They are few and far between! I love mine and especially love that I don't have to wear ligs! Nice ...

Hey Jenny! Your teeth look great! You're right, it's nice to see someone else with Damon's. They aren't too common just yet. You've taken such good care of your teeth too. I can't believe you didn't suffer much pain when you first got them on, man mine were a nightmare! I'm looking forward to follow...

Ok, I'm in some serious pain today. My upper right molar has a bracket with a hook on it (even though I don't have a rubber band on it yet) and it has torn up my cheek so bad it started bleeding this morning. I don't have any wax and I need to get some, though I'm not sure how much it will help. Has...

Hey Bekah! Congrats on gettin' them on. The time will just fly by and you'll be seeing movement in no time at all. 8) The soreness should start to lessen in the next week or so. For me it took a good 2 weeks to get used to my braces, and to be completely honest I am not a good flosser. I can count o...

Yay Miss Smiley! Congrats on the one year, how time flies! It seems like just yesterday I got mine on, and yet tomorrow it will be 5 months.

I have Damon Braces, which are also self litigating but slightly different than the Smart Clips. Yours don't look too bulky IMO. I love my braces for the same reason, no staining, bring on the curry and coffee! I've had mine for 5 months and my biggest complaint has been the cuts I've been getting i...

Definately C...my parents offered to pay for my braces when I was 18...it was more of a bribe than anything else. I wanted to move out of the house to be closer to my bf (now DH) and I had hated my teeth. But, alas, after the consultation I didn't want to go through with it because I just wanted to ...

Hey Bekah, thanks! I'm excited about how quickly they've been moving around but I'm sure the best is yet to come, only 10-13 more months, yay!

Hello all! Sooooo, it's been a long time since I've visited AW! I've been braced for nearly 5 months now and it's amazing how much progress my teeth have made. It's been a crazy ride so far but I've been doing great! I've only had 2 adjustments (including one wire change) so far, and during my visit...