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by H Rogers
Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:19 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: bracket won't stick to crown
Replies: 8
Views: 10519

My Ortho had used the special porcelain glue and did rough up the side of the crown but the bracket still fell off. Best of luck to you hopefully the glue will stick in your case. 8)
by H Rogers
Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:09 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: bracket won't stick to crown
Replies: 8
Views: 10519

I had problems with the bracket sticking to my porcelian crown and my Ortho tried three different glues with the same results so instead he just put a band around the crown. :)
by H Rogers
Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:37 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Elastic Torture
Replies: 3
Views: 1347

Elastic Torture

Okay I've had braces now for about a year and have put up with all the adjustments, headgear and mouth sores. Well my impacted canine is being stubborn and doesn't want to move so the Ortho has me wearing an elastic to pull it down (okay that's fine) I'm all for it well now the elastic is cutting op...
by H Rogers
Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:48 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: gum
Replies: 6
Views: 1198

If you use a waterpik on a speed that is too high may be what is causing your gums to receed. My Orthodontist said this is a big problem and to use the waterpik on medium to low speed.
by H Rogers
Thu Mar 16, 2006 3:45 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Poll: toothpaste
Replies: 30
Views: 4366

I use Crest Cavity Protection everyday and three times a week I brush with Arm & Hammer Baking Soda toothpaste to remove coffee & red wine stains. (works really well for that)
by H Rogers
Mon Feb 13, 2006 1:18 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Poll for all ceramic braced people!!
Replies: 25
Views: 3576

I wear clear ligs and powerchains on my ceramics on top and I wear different colored ligs everytime I go for my adjustments on my bottom metal ones. I also like the fact that my top ceramic braces with clear ligs & powerchains are not so noticeable. :D
by H Rogers
Tue Jan 24, 2006 2:37 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Curious....
Replies: 14
Views: 2032

Hi Dena! :) Yes, my molar with the crown and the improper band was like a weakness/sore. :shock: I would try to chew on it and just like you I just couldn't even continue and would have to back out of it and switch to the other side. Boy now that the band got changed to a correct one the soreness is...
by H Rogers
Mon Jan 23, 2006 8:35 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Curious....
Replies: 14
Views: 2032

Thanks! I went to the Orthodontist last week and mentioned that I was unable to apply any pressure to that one tooth and he did say that it was unusual to still have such a sore tooth. It turned out that the band one of the techs put over the crown was an improper fit :shock: and that was what was c...
by H Rogers
Wed Jan 18, 2006 1:53 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: it's working
Replies: 5
Views: 1098

:thumbsup: CONGRATULATIONS HEADGEAR JOE!
That's great news! It looks like things are going well for you. :banana:
I wish you much continued success! :-#)
I'm having trouble with a banded molar. :crazy:
by H Rogers
Wed Jan 18, 2006 9:59 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Curious....
Replies: 14
Views: 2032

Curious....

I'm just curious if anybody else has experienced this..... I have had my lower braces on since November and every since I had my 2nd molar with the crown banded I have not been able to put pressure (chewing) on it without extreme soreness. :shock: I would think that would have gone away by now. Has ...
by H Rogers
Thu Jan 05, 2006 10:52 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Embarrassing problem...
Replies: 9
Views: 2437

Hi everyone..... same here, drooling problem only after being braced. :yuck: I have my pillow in one of those pillow case covers with a zipper. Its sort of like a plastic pillow case and then you put you regular pillow case over it. Therefore when you drool only the pillow case gets wet and not your...
by H Rogers
Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:00 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Nominations, worst foods to eat
Replies: 69
Views: 16211

Any pasta dishes with little pieces of Oregano. My husband and I went out to eat at an Italian restaurant and I ordered a penne pasta dish that had oregano, well the waiter came by and asked if we needed anything and I had already swished with water so I smiled at him feeling confident that there wa...
by H Rogers
Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:10 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Average time frame in braces
Replies: 15
Views: 4684

I was told I would be in them for 30-36 months. :?
I go for my adjustments every 4 weeks. That's how its been since I had the top ones put on in July and the bottom in November.
by H Rogers
Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:04 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Specific Vitamin? Searching for the name.
Replies: 5
Views: 1070

Yes, its okay to take daily. :D
My husband and I take it daily and when I have sores from the braces or cold sores then I take it 3 times a day. One with each meal and they heal sooner.
by H Rogers
Mon Dec 12, 2005 12:41 pm
Forum: Archive: Ask the Doc
Topic: Misaligned teeth
Replies: 0
Views: 690

Misaligned teeth

I had posted a thread in metal mouth forum and it seem to have disappeared. :( I had a question regarding a crossbite on the right side now becomeing an open bite on the right side? Has anyone experienced this? I've heard thing have to get worse before becoming better but this is weird. My molars on...