Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi all! Well, my dentist has informed me that my debanding date is only a few weeks away. I've already kept my braces on 2 months longer than originally intended. That is fine by me because I am in no rush, and want to be absolutely sure I am completely happy with the way they look before I have the...

Good advice, thanks

luchababe wrote: What I've learned:
If anything is going to teach me patience, it's braces.

Don't use handcream before sticking a finger in your mouth to remove food or to check something in there. Blech.

Haha, been there, done that! Good luck on your journey and welcome to the forum!

I used wax for the first few months, but slowly weaned off of it. Now I find my mouth has toughened up and I don't really need it at all.

I avoid gum at all costs. But for the most part, I eat anything I want to.

My brother is in a lot of pain because his wisdom tooth is impacted. He went to see a general doctor to get x-rays and a consultation but there was no oral surgeon available. Today is Friday, and I've literally called every single oral surgeon within 30 miles of here but no one will see him until Mo...

Hey Blur! Glad the cleaning went well. And yeah, got my fingers crossed here for you too, dude!

Hey onefastchick! Good luck on your journey to a new smile! :) Wax is awesome, isn't it? Took me a few months, and I no longer need it. Good for you that you're no longer a shredder, lol, I still cannot manage flossing without shredding! Anywho, looking forward to progress pics when you post 'em. Ha...

Yep, comes with the territory. Get ready to feel tightness after adjustments also. Takes a few days, but you'll be ready to chew again.

Hey, it's been awhile! I'm guessing you are fully braced now? Ah, that sucks about the broken bracket. It happens, though. And yes, the pain comes and goes... usually right after an appointment, but it goes away pretty quickly! Within a few days or so. Looking forward to progress pics when you post ...

Ah, the lisp thing... I had that too! Good thing is, it goes away eventually! Hope things are going better with your bottom braces... also, YAY for movement! Happy smiling!

Great progress pics! Best of luck and happy smiling!

YAY! That's awesome news!

Yay! Congrats on the big decision and good luck on your journey to a brand new smile!

I can see your top wire has straightened out only after 2 months. Yay for progress! And good luck on your journey to a brand new smile!