Metal Mouth Message Board

whit woooooo Look at you... :P I know what you mean about the retainers, Ive had mine for almost 2 weeks now (didnt get them immediately after getting the braces off, so the ortho was posting them to me, except they got lost and had to be remade) I have both essix and I hate them, luckily though I o...

I had a similar problem back in february

I was wired shut but not tightly and skipped 2 days and then managed it on day 3, they are very little tablets so managed to get it between the wires

It depends on how tightly wired shut you will be

What you having done?

AWESOME Clairet!!!!! You are a textbook case! I am soooooo happy for you! I bet it is a weird feeling!!!! What did you bite into first? Did you get a choice of what kind of retainer you wanted? I haven't got my retainers yet but they will be clear ones, wearing only at night, didn't get a choice, t...

The new me.... Well what can I say, its a weird feeling, especially the two little wires behind my front teeth top and bottom (which apparently stay there forever now) No slimy feeling though :yuck: And the cheshire cat look is big here!! :D Photos on website: http://www.flickr.com/photos/clairet707...

Oh Lou, more infection, fingers crossed the AB's work this time and this look up for you soon

((hug))

hope things went ok today loulou and you are doing ok

Hey clairet707! Yes, you have been a stranger, but I guess you have good reason :D ! How did you manage the timing of having a perfect shiny white smile just in time for your wedding?? :) Clever woman! I will let others answer your questions, but will congratulate you and request that you keep **fo...

Havent been around much recently as work has been major busy (and also my wedding planning is getting in the way of my forumming (if thats a word :lol: ) But I have just over a week to go to debracing Questions.... What will happen.. What will it be like during... What will it feel like after... How...

Hi

I had upper and lower jaw surgery and my nose shaped

before surgery my nose pointed down at the end (very roman style nose) now it points up right at the end

Not sure how / why its changed but I am happy as I wasnt that keen on my nose before

I feel for you Lou I really do.... As you know Im approaching the 3 month post op mark and Im still struggling to chew I have been let on to a chew diet (still relatively soft but its still chewing) since my 2 month appointment However it is a major struggle The left side of my mouth is better than ...

Obviously not a man but Ive been going back to the gym and doing weights, running and classes etc since 4 weeks (Im now almost 3 months) and had the same op as you

Managed to get an appointment with one of the surgical team before my ortho appointment, finally. The surgeon basically said that now my jaw is showing signs of rejecting the plate, not 100% sure what that means, but it doesnt sound too good :? and hes given me extra strong antibiotics (which app a...

yeay congrats Rach

Its a great feeling the ortho saying that isnt it....

Not long to go for either of us then

Had my ortho appointment today 2 months post op (am seeing surgeon on thursday so will update then too) And Im getting debraced on the 19th May WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :-)o :-88 :banana: :jump: :dance: He is very happy again, has changed my bottom wire for a 'twisted' one and said ...

looking good Dave

How are you getting on with the zip n squeeze bags??