Metal Mouth Message Board

I have a lateral open bite on both sides. I'm still at the stage of canvassing options, but the S-word has been mentioned, applied to both jaws.

I'm going back for another consult on 9 December so will have more details soon.

Well done for getting that far. I have had 2 extractions which I may regret. My dentist after he extracted them said they were perfect teeth, and I now have big gaps and can eat much less well than I could before. I have had linguals on my upper teeth for 2 months, so I still have a long way to go....

So the doctor wasn't there, and won't be there for the next two weeks. I don't get to go in until December 9. I kid you not, that completely ruined my entire day. To the point that my husband gave me my Christmas present early. So angry I could scream. :x Don't get angry, nimo. A couple of weeks is...

I've been lurking for a while, but haven't posted for several months. I have an open bite on both sides and some minor overcrowding. I'm not fussed about having hollywood teeth, but if I can get better function with minimally invasive - and visually obvious - treatment, then I'll consider it. I fina...