Metal Mouth Message Board

Hey all, I had my second consult after getting braces (twin block + expander), and was expecting another tightening. Instead, I got great news: I don't need to expand anymore! Better still, because my insurance covers it, I am going to get a new twin block next week without the expander. My ortho sa...

Hi, I have removable braces called twin blocks. I like the idea that I can brush my teeth well and that in the event of an extra-special occasion I can take them out, although I have never done it. The down side is that removables require commitment to wear the braces. I cannot tell you how hard I h...

Hi, I had the surgery three weeks ago. I did not find it all that bad at all. Actually being fitted with braces was a lot worse. I think it is strange to have the surgery after braces. I had mine just before getting them. As I am learning the hard way, expansion makes you develop a huge gap between ...

Hi! I posted about getting fitted with twin block braces here http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=24814 Yesterday, I went to my first post fitting consult. It started out with a whole bunch of questions. For some reason I felt kind of silly sitting there in braces answering questions abo...

Hi! I survived another week, and am feeling quite good about the whole process by now. I decided to relax and live with my lisp. At least I look good, as my lovely boyfriend has confirmed that for me this weekend! I was going to have an appointment this weekend, but it was postponed for next Saturda...

Hi, Thanks for the help. Thanks to this site I have kept my faith and stuck with my braces for a full week! They still feel strange, but I have learned to eat quite well with them. The secret is not to be scared to bite down on the plastic! I am now trying to work on my lisp. I can talk a little bet...

Hi, I also will be wearing a facemask in the near future to bring my upper jaw forward. I am very worried about how it will feel, and from your description I take it will not be a walk in the park. Anyway, stick with it and keep us posted. I would certainly like to know how you get along over the ne...

Hi, Today was my first day at work with my new braces, so I decided to be bold and post a note on my desk saying "New braces + speech problems, please be patient". It worked wonders! Everyone was real nice to me, told me their favorite braces stories and reassured me I would be speaking no...

Hi all, This seems like a really great board. I just got fitted with braces and am feeling very overwhelmed at the moment. Please tell me I won't feel this bad for long! I have a serious underbite, which one ortho wanted to correct with major surgery including having my mouth wired shut for 6-8 week...