Metal Mouth Message Board

I do the following in the morning after breakfast, and before I go to bed: 1. Brush with my Oral-B electric (I have one brush-head for the bottom, which has yet to be braced, and another brush-head for the top, which has braces. This takes about 3-4 minutes) 2. Waterpik - I'm lazy and never floss, s...

Congrats on the braces! :D I've had my braces on for about a month, and I remember only eating soup for the first week! :lol: As for milkshakes and ice cream, I ate both and was fine. I actually had a milkshake right after I got them on. I think as long as the ice cream is a little soft you should b...

Almost all of my friends just said: "You got braces!" and were surprised, but supportive. However, many of my extended family members have just stared at my teeth when I talk or smile, and they haven't said anything. It can get quite bothersome, having people just staring at your teeth! :l...

Hi and welcome to AW XCrun ! :thumbsup: Great your journey has started and you've found this resource has helped! :jump: It's good you're now eating like you used to, and good you found foods that were to your comfort level during the first week. Take good care of your mouth! :banana: Thanks! I've ...

Hi everyone! I just joined so I wanted to introduce myself. :D I got top metal braces put on about 2 and a half weeks ago. I couldn't eat anything solid for the first week, so I lived off of smoothie (drinkable) yogurts and applesauce. I also found that Italian wedding soup works well, because you c...