Metal Mouth Message Board

Just hold your head up high and smile! It'll all be worth it in the long run. I know what you're going through. I had a horrible habit of thumb sucking and had the Herbst, too. You seem to be handling it a lot better than I did. I wore mine for about a year. I get my braces off in 24 days and lookin...

Lisa65 wrote:Anna, KatieBug had a Herbst. She's got a blog in the Braces Stories section. I can't think of anyone else though.

Awesome! I'd think I'll go check it out. Thanks!

I was upset mainly because the Herbst appliance was extremely awkward in my mouth and I felt like my whole world was coming to an end. About 3 months later I was finally somewhat confident with the appliance, although the whole Herbst treatment was horrible. It's funny, I haven't heard many of many ...

Wow thanks! I'm sure this will be of help to many people.

Awesome!!

I get mine off January 14th. Only 24 days to go.

8 weeks will be here before you know it!

Congrats!!

It must take a very caring husband to help you get over your lisp, which I'm sure isn't too bad.
Hope you don't wear your mouth out from smiling all day!