Metal Mouth Message Board

WHAT?? are all retainers like this? i thought it was like 1 wire across the teeth and nothing more... there is that thing for ur upper mouth too? argg not looking forward to it.... but nice site... but im guessing orthos dont customize retainers? Good Point, Meryaten is absolutely correct. This sit...

I would like to have pictures on my retainer, like a picture of Jude Law, Ralph Fiennes or James Mcavoy!!! LOL, The funny thing is, is that it is possible! Find a picture that is the size of a dime or smaller, cut it out, put clear tape on both sides and give it to your doctor to have the lab put i...

This is really cool! Does it work only for the united states? what if i live in Canada? i like ur choices and i finish braces in about 1 month!! It will work anywhere there is an internet connection, more specifically, anywhere email works. In essence, you will be emailing your design to your docto...

hello cade i think its great but can you do any other designs case i had a friend and she had one made with a cherry in the middle when i waas younger! sont know if you can still do it tho o well it a very good and fun site but im just getting my braces on in a few weeks i did have a essiks retaine...

I like your site :) Thanks for sharing. I am not even sure what type of retainers I will be getting, as that was not my main concern when I got my consult, but it sure was fun to make the retainer look dreamy and fun! I am also at least a year away from getting my braces off, but I hope I can get a...

Ask your orthodontist if a Wrap-around Hawley would work in your situation. There are no wires (if there are they are very small wires) that go across the occlusal (chewing) surface of your teeth. These types of appliances allow your teeth to "settle" into a more natural occlusion while al...

I have seen people take out their Invisalign retainers out with the aid of a Popsicle stick (or tongue depressor) using one hand. If it work for those tight Invisalign aligners it should work for Essix retainers.

Cade

I just had a look at your site...... i loved what I saw... i am still many months away, maybe a year, from retainers but i like the idea of being able to pick and choose... :) Great I'm glad you like it! Congrats on getting so close to freedom! I know the last few months are tough, because the doct...

Hello all, I am the owner of an Orthodontic lab and I have launched a website that I need help with. The website is an online virtual retainer color picker and designer. It is free for all to use to see what their retainer will look like with different colors and designs. Their are 40 colors to choo...