Metal Mouth Message Board

Hmm, maybe you're allergic to your archwire? The standard NiTi wires contain nickel, which apparently is one of the most common culprits in a metal allergy reaction. There's more info at these sites: http://allergy.immunodefence.com/2006/11/those-with-nickel-allergies-ca.html http://www.bracesinfo.c...

Hey there! Congrats on your decision to start! I know it probably seems a little overwhelming right now, but I have a feeling what you're imagining they'll be like is 100 times worse than they actually will be. (Or at least that's how it was for me!) You'll have to adjust your eating and teeth-clean...

Wow, the wire on your uppers has really leveled out a LOT! And the gaps are all gone!! Fantastic progress! You must be so thrilled!

I can definitely see the changes! And as that arch widens out it's gonna keep looking better and better! Congrats on your progress!

Your teeth look amazing, Tommm! They've certainly "done their job", lining up! You must so happy to have such a great result so early in your treatment!

Thanks, Andromeda and Blake! I'm so glad he's finally bonded, but ohhhh am I feeling it this morning. :oops: Ouchies! But it's great to finally feel something happening...my teeth haven't felt sore in a while, so I wasn't sure anything was moving at all for a while there. It's weird to actually look...

Woo hoo, congrats on the debracing date!! I really hope you're able to get them off before the vacation...how awesome would it be to be "free" for your trip?? :D Your smile is looking wonderful! I see those slight slants you're talking about, but I'm sure those are exaggerated by the wires...

Congrats on your weight loss and starting the braces process! It's great that you worked up the nerve to begin treatment...I know that a year and a half from now you'll be so happy you did!
Have your spacers been causing you a lot of pain? Those things were dreadful for me.
Best of luck to you!

Hey braceout! Welcome, and congrats on beginning your journey! It'll probably seem a little overwhelming at first, but it shouldn't take long before you forget you even have them on anymore. :) As for advice, I definitely recommend taking some headache medicine before you go get them put on! Also, w...

Hey everyone! I had my third adjustment this morning -- my week 20 -- so I wanted to post a little update, as well as add a new frame to my little "movie" ! ;) The highlights from my visit: - My wayward upper lateral incisor is now bonded , woo hoo! (Before I even thought up a good name fo...

Hey everyone! Thank you all for the kind comments! Sorry for my late response.... For those that asked: I use a program called ImageReady (that came with Adobe Photoshop when I installed it) to make the gifs. If anyone else has that program, I'll be happy to explain how to use it! :) Otherwise, you ...

I'm so excited for you, ripchord! I can't wait to hear that you've gotten that debanding date. :D
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Congrats on getting your lowers braced! Has it been tough on your tongue, getting used to the brackets twice? Hopefully it's already been toughened up enough to take it!

The archwire on your uppers definitely looks more rounded out! Yay!

Oh wow, that airport story is hysterical! Whatever makes them happy, I guess...as long as you don't miss your flight!

Hi, crèmefraîche! Welcome! Thanks for sharing your photos with us! You're certainly making great progress...you must be so thrilled! :D I have the problem of a pushed-back lateral incisor as well (an upper). Right now my ortho is using a coil spring to make space for him, so I'm sure he'll be back...