Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi all! I just got iBraces on top and bottom and so far, so good. My teeth were definitely sore for a week or so. My ortho did them separately so I just got the top ones put on Monday. I have had the bottom ones on for 2 weeks now. It is nice to have a forum to be able to speak to people who know EXACTLY what I am going through!

-M

Hi, congrats. How are u adjusting to them?

Hi. Adjusting ok. I wasn't expecting this transition period. I am a true believer in no pain, no gain but as a person who loves to eat, this has been tough for me! I am hoping by the end of next week, the soreness on my top teeth will be gone. I am trying to take everyone's advice about talking and singing to myself to help me get used to the braces.

-Mary

HI MARYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

woooohooo u got themmmmmmmm!!! Have fun!!!!!!!!!!

-Peaceout
-BlahBlah

Hello Sunflowera! That made my day! My husband was most concerned about my performing a certain "act" on him as well.. we attempted it this past weekend, slowly.. I was still sore from having my mouth prodded and open for 2 hours... not the same! Hopefully these next 15-18 months will go quickly!!!!! Bad luck.. Friday, I was eating lunch when something didn't feel right.. you guessed it, one of the brackets fell off.. I made an emergency appointment, had to drive to a different office took two hours.. Saturday morning, guess what? Same one fell off again.. I just took it out myself and put in in a baggy.. Haven't called them to schedule an appointment to put it back in.. I am going to wait til next week so I can atleast enjoy a meal or 2 this weekend without sore teeth! Anyone else have this happen to them? Frustation, frustration!!!
-Mary

Yes, I had a bracket come off within 3 days and then again after about 6 weeks. It's very common, you're in good company.