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- Wed May 29, 2013 7:54 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?
- Replies: 1108
- Views: 244100
Re: Poll: At What Age Did You Get Your Braces?
I had them put on at 55 years (Jan 27 2012)and they are coming off 6 months early (June 5 2013).... my removal appointment is next week and I can't wait. my teeth will never be perfect but at least they will be straight. So I only celebrated one birthday with orthodontics instead of two and I will b...
- Sat Sep 08, 2012 12:46 pm
- Forum: Lingual Braces
- Topic: Infamous Speech Impediment
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6574
Re: Infamous Speech Impediment
LOL- I not only have speech problems but I am drooling too!
I was going over a report at coworkers desk and noticed a spit spot on it.... hope he didn't.
I was going over a report at coworkers desk and noticed a spit spot on it.... hope he didn't.
- Sat Sep 08, 2012 12:44 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Honestly, do you floss?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 8383
Re: Honestly, do you floss?
I use mouth wash & GUM soft picks after brushing in the morning & brush & floss every night with DenTek Floss threader & Oral B Glide pro-health. Midday I "dry brush" & use another soft pick. I brush & use mouthwash when I get home from work before going to yoga.......
- Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:46 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Dental cleaning and braces - how does YOUR dentist do it?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 53442
Re: Dental cleaning and braces - how does YOUR dentist do it
I get my two annual cleanings per dental plan & scheduled two additional in between.
Hygienist did an amazing job (she just finished her orthodontic tx) & didn't remove the arch wires....
Hygienist did an amazing job (she just finished her orthodontic tx) & didn't remove the arch wires....
- Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:44 pm
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: I miss my white teeth!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3920
Re: I miss my white teeth!
My ortho told me not to use any whitening products. It won't work under the brackets and there will be discolored squares on the teeth.
I scheduled extra cleanings with my dentist & am doing a professional whitening as soon as treatment is completed.
I scheduled extra cleanings with my dentist & am doing a professional whitening as soon as treatment is completed.
- Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:41 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: weight loss
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5254
Re: weight loss
This is my favorite topic- I've been in braces for 6 months & have lost about 20 lbs- from size 6/8 to 2/4. My cholesterol went down to 181 form 239 so I am going to try to continue these eating habits..... I do feel better-after the initial shock of loosing so much so quickly. Eating a lot of h...
- Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:36 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: sharp wires totally sticking out and cutting me!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1087
Re: sharp wires totally sticking out and cutting me!
yep- go get 'em clipped or filed.
I had brackets placed on upper molars two weeks ago & the wire is already poking thru.. so I will be getting it trimmed next week.
I had brackets placed on upper molars two weeks ago & the wire is already poking thru.. so I will be getting it trimmed next week.
- Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:34 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: The time between consult and bonding. How did you pass it?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2541
Re: The time between consult and bonding. How did you pass i
I had about 4 weeks to eat everything (that I like) my coworkers told I wouldn't be able to eat..... mostly salads.
- Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:44 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Flossing question...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3235
Re: Flossing question...
At first I had problems with the back banded molars (applied in June). For some reason the right side is more difficult to get at.... I do these first, use a lot of patience and with practice it is better. I use a threader (my personal preference) and flat satin floss. Short cut with uppers- just po...
- Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:36 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: First Adjustment
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1148
Re: First Adjustment
I wouldn't have noticed the gap. Looks good and like treatment is progressing.
- Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:54 am
- Forum: Parents of Kids in Braces
- Topic: 16 Year old is a nightmare with braces
- Replies: 14
- Views: 28539
Re: 16 Year old is a nightmare with braces
Wow. Must be good to be Queen. Maybe you should check your contract for an early out clause, enroll her in some community service program, cancel her driving privileges, and insist she repay the family for incurred expense. Who buys the groceries? If she has locked herself in her room then I am gues...
- Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:47 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: How long until I see results
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2435
Re: How long until I see results
I saw progress by the end of week six & even my orthodontist. I am at the beginning of month six and my lowers are all upright now - instead of pulling over front two teeth.
No pain/discomfort- very lucky.
No pain/discomfort- very lucky.
- Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:43 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Eating habits with braces!
- Replies: 43
- Views: 7578
Re: Eating habits with braces!
I love food topics.... I eat walnuts in my cereal or pancakes every morning- heating softens them up & excellent source of protein. Use almond flour in my smoothies & yogurt. After 6 months of eating orthodontic style: Size 4 ( from size 8) Cholesterol down to 188 ( from 239) Am now practici...
- Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:36 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Does an ortho "file" your teeth?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 33235
Re: Does an ortho "file" your teeth?
I should mention how amazing my (step)granddaughter's teeth look- she really needed treatment and is very lucky my daughter came into her life (for more reasons than the oral treatment). My kiddo thanks me after every dental appointment- the staff always comments on how amazing her teeth look and ho...
- Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:56 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Braces for cross-bite
- Replies: 2
- Views: 911
Re: Braces for cross-bite
I agree- the apprehension was the worse.... then the stretched mouth after application. Your ortho will probably give you samples of cleaning product but I highly recommend a really good lip salve with shea butter & Aquaphor healing ointment (advanced therapy in a tube) for cracked lips. Good lu...