Metal Mouth Message Board

aww, thanks for the support folks!

I use Aveda Lip Saver almost all the time. I will sometimes use a Lush lipbalm as well, but nothing works as well as my beloved Aveda balm. Its a true staple for me, especially since I got the braces on.

aw. poor you. I also couldn't really eat my first few days. I also just got mine on within the last week. it was painful the first 2 days but i didn't even think about pliers! I just kept looking forward to seeing results!

anyway, welcome!

I was refered to my current ortho by my dentist, who is actually my bf's dad. My BF and all his siblings went to this ortho and my dentist has a excellent working relationship with him. I did originally see another ortho, who is really popular and very well advertised in metro-detroit area, but I co...

So...I'm new to the community. I lurked a while ago when I was considering taking the leap and getting braces. A bit about me...I'm 26, but have been considering braces since I was 19. I was going to do them at 19, but they got put off because a year and half of study abroad and travel. Then I just ...