Metal Mouth Message Board

Hey, I got the courage to talk to my ortho seriously about this, and they told my my teeth are done (still not sure why I was wearing them if they're done).... so braces are off in 9 weeks! hurray!

I hope you get the courage to talk to your ortho too. Don't let them brush you off.

Hey all, my ortho told me the same thing - I need jaw surgery... but after asking around, all orthos tell virtually all patients this. I have a feeling they get a comission from the surgeon (just a suspicion). I've decided against it, my jaw hasn't bothered me for 25 years - why should I change it n...

Hey,

I'm having the same issue - I just want mine off too. My ortho keeps moving the date when they will come off (it's different everytime I go). Let me know if you find a way to get a straight answer from your ortho - good luck!