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by schildog
Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: What does settling mean?
Replies: 4
Views: 1180

Thank you, I appreciate the input.
by schildog
Tue Sep 01, 2009 3:44 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: What does settling mean?
Replies: 4
Views: 1180

What does settling mean?

Heard my orthodontist using that term for my next visit. I'm coming to the end of being braced. Does that mean they might possibly be coming off? I should have asked but I really didn't feel like talking to anyone this morning because the gf put me into a lousy mood. That's no excuse, I'm just stubb...
by schildog
Fri Sep 26, 2008 1:11 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Shoot me now. It's spacers for another 7 days.
Replies: 9
Views: 1879

For god know's what reason I enjoyed biting down on my teeth when I had spacers in both times.
by schildog
Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:54 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Learning to use a Waterpik! : )
Replies: 23
Views: 6595

Yeah I got one of these as well due to this message board. It is a pain in the ass. How long before I stop spraying like a skunk!?
by schildog
Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: One more question about turbos
Replies: 5
Views: 717

I will for sure next time. I just can't believe I let it slip my mind.
by schildog
Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:20 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: One more question about turbos
Replies: 5
Views: 717

I lied, one more thing. I don't know why I didn't ask this during my last visit but I was bummed out by the estimated time left of treatment. How long do you usually have to keep turbos on? I really miss my back teeth being able to touch. Its the little things in life I tells ya.
by schildog
Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:51 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: One more question about turbos
Replies: 5
Views: 717

One more question about turbos

Are my bottom front teeth supposed to be "resting" against my two top front teeth? Because I have been "resting" them where the turbos meet my teeth. I can't think of a better term than resting so I hope you know what I mean. Thanks in advance.
by schildog
Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: The Bracket Type Things Behind My 2 Front Teeth
Replies: 4
Views: 2358

They are called turbos, thanks.
by schildog
Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:31 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: The Bracket Type Things Behind My 2 Front Teeth
Replies: 4
Views: 2358

The Bracket Type Things Behind My 2 Front Teeth

I've had these on for a week and a half to help correct my overbite. I can't clamp down on my back teeth. I guess my question is do these things actually help? When I am chewing it's the same bite as it always has been. Does this ever correct my bite? I am wearing elastics as well and have had those...