Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi everyone!
I have started the process of getting braces. I have already had my consultation, and will be going back next month for x-rays, mold impressions, spacers (I think) etc. I have decided to start my treatment at a dental school, which is much cheaper, but may take longer.
I joined this board early to get as much information as possible, since I don't like surprises or the unexpected.

Have a happy braces day.

Hi Welcome to the board and good luck for your big day

Congrats on taking the next step. How did you find a dental school?

Thanks everyone for the replies! I live in Maryland, and grew up in DC, so I knew about the dental school. It's Howard University School of Dentistry. I have a co-worker who got her braces there, and is in the final months of her treatment. Her teeth look awesome!
I decided to do my research and search reviews, and finally made the decision to go.

Congratulations on taking the big step! You'll love how your smile looks when you're done. "Braces make for beautiful faces"

Welcome to the board, and I hope your braces experience is a good one.

Doing your research ahead of time was wise, and I expect that a dental school will be up-to-date. I have had braces for 20 months now (I'm 52). They were supposed to come off this month, but they won't be off now for ... I don't know how long. The teeth are straight, but the bite is not good--terrible overbite that I did not have when I started.

My mistake was going to the ortho who did my children and not looking around. I really should have explored other orthos and gotten second opinions. I would have liked to explore options like Damon Clear or invisilign that would have been less noticeable, even if it took longer. I have ceramic on the 6 upper front, and metal on the rest.

My best advice is to have lots of lip balm and wax on hand.

Best of luck Veviticus!

Well, sadly...there has been a change of events. After looking at x-rays, it has been discovered that I do not have enough bone on my upper top front teeth to be able to support braces. So now I am in the process of having to decide if I want implants in place of my four upper front teeth...or...try to build up the bone with bone spam spam. To say that I am devastated is an understatement.
I really had to just step back and get myself together emotionally, so that I could make a rational decision on what to do. I will be seeing my otho and dentist next month.

Aww Im sorry! I know they do bone grafting (not sure if thats the right word) or implants but have heard thats really expensive. I would be sad too but hopefully everything works out.