Metal Mouth Message Board

I am so very thankful to have found this website made for adults with braces, great idea by the way! I decided after several years of being embarrassed by my smile, to take the plunge and get braces. Well, I am very excited and nervous, as you can imagine, I'm sure you all were as well. Thanks to this website and message board, I feel somewhat prepared for sitting in the orthodontist chair; although, I don't think anything can prepare me to be surrounded by all the kids that may be there as well. Oh well, here's to taking the plunge and reaching a beautiful smile!!

You are making a wonderful decision:) Tomorrow will be a breeze so don't be nervous. I wish you the best and keep us updated!

Thank you so much for the support. I was not prepared at all for how my teeth were going to look after the braces were on, as much as I thought I had prepared myself. I have upper and lower braces and could not have all my brackets placed due to the severe crowding of my teeth; which in turn I alos had some springs placed as well. Oh! My biggest issue so far has been the lack of the ability to eat normal, I have cement placed on my back molars to prevent me from biting down all the way....lets just say extremely annoying. Fortunately, there is no pain, just pressure at the moment. Again thanks for the support, I think I'm going to need it through my journey. :)

I know! This forum is an absolute Godsend for us newbs I'm glad things went well and you've joined the metal mouth club! How are you feeling now?
You got molar build-ups? boo that sounds like a bummer but at least you aren't in any pain and you're BRACED!!!
Here's wishing you all the best in this journey and I can't wait to see all your progress

-G

So far I'm feeling ok, I was really shocked when I first got them on but I am slowly getting used to them. My teeth don't hurt just the pressure I talked about and they are starting to rub some hot spots on the inside of my mouth...thank God for the wax, it's coming in handy. Oh, my other favorite item so far has been my water pik! Amazing, is all I can say. Thanks so much Gillyweed for being so supportive and reading my posts!

Oh no worries! That's what this board is for, support:) Yeah, wax is pretty amazing when it comes to pokey wires and rough bracket edges. I also bought a waterpik but haven't gotten the knack of using it. The last time I tried I accidentally blasted my extraction site (which was quite fresh at the time) and it started to gush blood so I've been kind of fearful since but i'll give it a go again soon. I know it's an awesome tool.

Just wondered if you went for metal or ceramic/clear, thought I would ask when you mentioned about the sores in your mouth.

(I am hoping to start clear fixed soon, so was just after advice).

Congratulations on getting braces! Unfortunately like others on this forum it is my second time and believe it or not seeing same orthodontist I did when I was a kid. Hang in there it is worth it and wear your retainers.

I have been in metal uppers for over a month and a half now, I cannot wait to get my lowers on to get things going at full speed. Like many others I was concerned what others would think so far it has not changed a single thing.

I also love my waterpik. I cannot believe how well it cleans the brackets. How did I survive without one the first time.

I wish you all the best on your journey!