Metal Mouth Message Board

I have had one cross elastic for about 3 months now. I did have some jaw and neck pain for the first few weeks, but my teeth and tongue never hurt. I can talk fine with it in, it really hasnt been bad at all. It has already helped shift my bite, at my last visit the ortho told me I could go from wea...

Sounds like a tongue crib, did it look like this? http://www.rivoliortho.com/images/Rivoli-044_9.jpg

I am starting to feel lucky that I am only getting spikes on my bottom teeth. Maybe I should stop whining. Thanks everyone!

Well, I guess if a month of tongue spikes can accomplish the same thing as 2 years of therapy, maybe I should just try to deal with it.

Ripchord, it is good to hear that your sister didnt have a horrible time with her spikes. Hopefully they look/sound worse than they actually are.

Hi everyone, I have a bad tongue thrust that my ortho says is responsible for my open bite. I have tried to break the habit on my own, but with no luck. So, at my next adjustment, my ortho plans to glue "spikes" on the backs of my bottom teeth. This sounds absolutely horrible. :? Does anyo...

Wow Flaka, great news! What a relief! Now you can just relax and wait for those changes to take place!

How long does your ortho think you will be braced? Did you get the usual 18-24 month prediction?

Yay, the forum is back! Thank you Bbsadmin! Hi everyone, I missed you! :D I have been in braces for almost 5 months now, here are the photos from my 4 month adjustment: http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq281/Grutty/4months4.jpg I think the big gap on the bottom is FINALLY starting to get a little ...

I had a horribly dry mouth when I first got my braces on. Like Lela said, drinking lots of water helped. I also chewed sugarless gum, and wore a constant coat of lip balm so my lips didnt get glued to my brackets. After a few weeks, your mouth will get used to the braces and the dryness should go aw...

I also think the braces have improved my looks. I am 40, and over the last 5 years or so, I have noticed my face getting thinner, just from old age I guess, ugh. But when the braces went on, it immediately made the lower half of my face look a little fuller, go figure. :D My upper arch is very narro...

Hi Flaka, Could you do a free evaluation with a few orthos and then then just pick one for the expensive detailed evaluation? You might not even like some of these doctors once you meet them, so no sense in spending money on records if you have no intention of seeking treatment with them in the futu...

Hi Flaka, I am sorry that you are having problems with your bite, I have seen your photos so I know what you are talking about. :( Did you decide to get a second opinion? It might be worth it just for your peace of mind. I already have an ortho picked out for a second opinion, just in case I need on...

So it has been a little over 3 months since brace day, I had my third adjustment yesterday. I got a new wire on the top, my first non-bendy wire, my bottom arch got a thick rectangular wire at the last adjustment. The good news is that I am finally used to my braces, I dont really notice them anymor...

My last adjustment was 2 weeks ago, I think that was when the clenching started. Like some of you mentioned, it feels kind of good to clench, but after I have been doing it all day and night, my jaws start to get sore. I was in pain when I woke up this morning, ouch! :soremouth: I will try the tongu...

My first thought was that the braces didnt look anywhere near as bad as I thought they would. I have clear Inspire Ice brackets, and I liked the way they looked right from the start. I think they are better looking than my teeth! :lol: I am still a little self conscious about smiling, but only becau...

For the past 2 weeks or so, I have been constantly clenching my teeth together, which is giving me headaches and jaw pain. I have always clenched and ground my teeth at night, but not during the day. Every time I notice that I am clenching, I stop, but then 5 minutes later I am clenching again! :rol...

Wow Catfish,

No extractions, plus 6 months off your brace time??? That is awesome news!!!



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