Metal Mouth Message Board

Thanks for the support. It certainly was an interesting experience getting them put on. I took my IPOD and listened to meditations. I was pretty well zoned out and relaxed (after they got that stupid jaw strecther (?) in). Steel, you are right stepping out was uncomfortable having to talk to people ...

Hi Luella! Love your ligs! I went with clear but after seeing yours I am definately going to be more creative next time. I am sore as well this morning, guess it just comes with the territory. I am struggling with the flossing and I have two teeth (one each side bottom) where the wires are so tight ...

Hello Luvli220, I don't have any answers here since I just got braced yesterday. I have the same set up you do (clarity on top and smart clip on bottom) Ortho at consultation appt told me they would be on for a year. Then yesterday the date was changed to Nov 2009. I'm looking forward to seeing what...

Absolutely amazing results!

Only one more day!! I wish you the best tomorrow! Can't wait to see your post afterward.

I will be getting my braces on May 21. I am being treated with orthodonics for TMJ. I have done lots of reading on this site but have been unable to locate information about bruxism guards with braces. Otho told me he will have a plate (?) ready on Wed that I will wear at night with my braces to sto...

I loved the Wysteria lane comment! When I don't smile wide my teeth look great. My problem is from the canines back. Even my sister never realized that my bottom canine rests in front of the top one! My ortho's advice to me..."tell those who ask you have a bite problem and leave it at that"...

This is my first post. I am 46 and am making the leap of braces to primarily eleviate some symptoms of TMJ. Of course having a nice straight smile is a great bonus. Somehow after all these years I have grown accustomed to the crooked smile. Its not that bad, nor does it seem like a big deal. The TMJ...