Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi faythful, I had my BSSO over 1 year ago to set back my lower jaw. I was banded shut for the whole 4 weeks. So, with a splint and my mouth totally shut, I was hardly able to talk at all. After the splint was removed and I was no longer banded shut, it took me a while to get my jaws open widely as ...

Hi all, Due to some personal reasons, I will need to have my braces removed in another 1 month. But I still have a 2-mm gap between my canine and premolar. I'm quite worried that this gap will not be closed before I remove my braces. But my ortho said that this gap can automatically close even after...

My appointments now are 2 weeks apart, and I wonder if the interval is too short? Previously they were 3 weeks apart.

Sorry, my bad for having mistaken 2 years for 4 mths! But your teeth still look great!!!

Wow, it's amazing how 4 months could give your teeth such a nice shape and curve!

Thanks for all of your replies. What surprised me was not only how fast my teeth move, but also the pain the elastics are causing. It was like first time with braces on! Maybe because right now I'm wearing twice more than I usually do, and they are also those smallest elastics I've ever worn. I call...

Hi all, I just came back from my ortho's office. Today I had 2 elastic configurations for midline correction of the upper jaw. But now, just after 2 hours of wearing them, my midline is lining up perfectly! The ortho told me to come and see him if I notice any unusual movement, which is the case rig...

I barely notice anything unusual from your pic. But if there is any asymmetry, it may be because that your teeth on the left are higher than those on the right?

It's quite embarrassing to say this but, I once tried to predict my profile via photoshop. And it turned out to be quite nice! My current profile looks somewhat like that pic, but not as good as.

Same here, peach! :) Actually it will mark my 3-year-anniversary with my braces this August. And I don't know if my treatment will finish by then. I still have two gaps to close: one in the upper and one in the lower. My upper jaw's teeth move so slow, which is the main hindrance to my progress. The...

I'm also in the same dilemma. My surgery was nearly 1 year ago, but now I still have my braces on. :( This August, I have to study abroad and am thinking of removing the braces, regardless of my teeth's condition at that time. I try to remind my ortho of my departure date whenever I come to his offi...

I also lived abroad during my treatment, and come back for the appointments. There're actually no problems at all, except for the air fare!!!

Glad you're pleased with the result! Have you had your braces taken off?

Hi, I have the same problem and I just want to ask: If you finish with a few gaps on (say 4 or 5mm on the side), will you be able to wear retainer at all?

I can totally understand. I'm 10 mth post-op now and still in braces. The total time that I am in braces is nearly 4 years! And because this August I have to go on an exchange, I really hope that my ortho could finish everything beforehand. If not, I think I don't hv any choice but to remove the bra...