Metal Mouth Message Board

Ahhh so I am not the only one. :D I gave some thought to this and I came up with a theory. I've been a sloppy toothbrusher even before braces so I don't think my issue has to do with braces per se. Perhaps it's more likely due to the fact that I brush my teeth with my mouth slightly open (like one o...

So I admit - I am a rather sloppy brusher. By that, I mean I'm not one of those people who can walk around and check their emails while they are brushing their teeth. I know people who do that and it's just a talent I don't have! :( I need to be at the sink because I can't seem to keep the toothpast...

thank you for your responses! This website is amazing, it is really great to have support. I am pretty obsessed with my teeth, always looking in the mirror and comparing my teeth to the pics taken when they came on. I analyze and re-analyze hoping to see movement. And I am super self conscious about...

Hi everyone, Within the first week of getting my braces on, I noticed my bottom teeth straightened out which had me really excited. I have metals on the bottoms and ceramics on the top. Now 2 weeks in and it seems to have gotten worst with some teeth that were not crooked to begin with, are now croo...

Thank you for the tip! I'm using the silicone one which won't stick, which is because the brackets are still wet, it's hard to get them completely dry. I will try runnning it under cold water. Thanks!

Hi everyone,
It's day 11 in my braces and I think I am starting to get used to them. It doesn't mean I like them though...
I've already experienced the nasty pokey wires and have had no success with the wax as it keeps falling off! Any tips would be great - thank you!