Metal Mouth Message Board

I know that we can be the most critical of ourselves - bleh.

I have always loved my teeth in a general sense...even with the large gap. But I've gotten really great results from braces and am looking at removal in about 6 weeks. My 2 front teeth are very slightly uneven and one is smooth while one has ridges - he will smooth them both out.

But I have to think about whether or not I want anything else done. I think my canines are too pointy and too long but I don't know if I'm being silly/nitpicky

I can relate with you at this point, also am nearing completion and am wondering if I'm being too picky as well.

Your teeth look great, and the shape is what makes them unique...however if you want something changed, hey, it's your teeth!

Agreed, I think your teeth look absolutely great. You should do whatever makes you happy, though. I'm just jealous that you have two canines. Still waiting for one of mine to make its way down.

WOW, your teeth look so beautiful!!!

I think the shape of your teeth is great too, but definitely do what feels best for you. Maybe your ortho can do some shaving after the braces come off? I think this can help a lot. Good luck with the last bit of your treatment!

Your teeth look amazing! As far as the canines go, they look fine---but if you want them shaped a little bit I'd say go for it.

Congrats! Your teeth look AWESOME!

I feel you on the canines. Yours don't look bad at all, but I feel you because mine look like inverted triangles and I definitely want something done about it. I forgot to ask the ortho at my consultation yesterday but I'll bring it up in a couple of weeks when I go for records.

Congrats again on your amazing progress!

Aww thanks everyone!! I'm going to ask him what he thinks. He only mentioned smoothing out the jagged incisor.

I think your teeth look beautiful, but am I'm getting near the end, I wonder about certain things. However, at my last appt they took the wire off and my teeth looked great! It's like the wire made things look less perfect. Maybe if you want they could let you see your teeth without the wire if they haven't already. Congratulations on nearing the end.

Looks beautiful!

Yay. I am getting debraced in 5 weeks! Just like everyone else i think they look great! While the canines are pointy they kkis very symmetrical which is good.

If I were you, I'd only smooth out the upper central incisors. Btw, your teeth look fantastic!

Your teeth look so beautiful, congratulations!!! If I were you, I wouldn't do anything, but do what makes you happy!

Aww, thanks

I think you're right re: the centrals.

I go back next Monday to have my permanent retainer bonded. It seems surreal that it's almost over!

Mrs C, yes, do it! You'll love your teeth even more without pointy canines. I had mine done too, at my dentists suggestion, many years ago and instantly liked it better, even though before that, I had never given it a thought.

Wait until they take the brackets off and then decide. If you're not sure at that time, don't do it then. It could be done at any time and if you're not happy with the result you're not going to want to go through the process and expense of going back to the way they are.