Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi CarolEEna, I know you are totally excited right now! The time is quickly approaching for you b-day. To answer your question, I have been braced for 6 weeks now. My first adjustment is tomorrow morning. Overall, my experience thus far has been GREAT. Besides an ocassional ache, I've had minimal pa...

Hi CarolEEna, I just wanted to say good luck tomorrow, I can't wait to see the pictures of you with your braces on. We have similar crowding on the teeth. My bottom, canine teeth are slanted forward at an odd angle. Seems like you have a great relationship with you ortho, and I am sure tomorrow will...

Hi Berkshire, I am 28 and got my braces on December 12. So I have had them on about 6 weeks now. When making the decision between ceramic or metal my dentist also mentioned the bracket size and comfort as factors I needed to consider. However I was pretty settled on wanting all ceramic. I do not reg...

I must admit- I got my braces on 12/10. I was semi-obsessed before I got them but NOW , it is pitiful. I critique everyone's mouth especially my own. I notice braces on all people including a random background person in a movie or tv show. My husband thinks it is hilararious. :oops: And I stare at m...

Hi Danish, I am a new member, but I wanted to post and tell you that your progress is AMAZING! I can only hope that mine goes as well! As for people around you making comments that are hurtful- I guarantee that many are jealous haters. They are probably envious of that fact that you made the decisio...

Hi everyone! This is my first post. I am 28 and live in South Carolina, USA. I began the process in April withgetting all composite fillings to replace my old ones. I had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled at the same time-ouch. Anywhoo, I got my ceramic braces this past Monday Dec 10th. I love them- the pai...