Metal Mouth Message Board

So, Seriously - looks like your dentist is not the only fan of water jets: Water jets are wonderful at reducing periodontal pathogens in pockets up to six millimeters and reducing bleeding and inflammation. For perio purposes, the motion of the water pulsing across the opening of the sulcus/pocket ...

32 teeth none removed yet.

32 I have only had them a month, so 17-23 more to go.

Also thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. This forum has been so helpful. I love it.

I actually can see a change, so far I have not had any issues and think I have finally embraced my braces. I go in for my first adjustment in less than 2 weeks. I think I may try for some color on my bottom brackets. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x95/636chick/archwired/DSC01386.jpg http://i181....

Welcome! Looks like we have the same b-day. I had mines put on Thursday. I am adjusting much better now but it seems as if they are rubbing the inside of my mouth more, especially at night. I hope to hear more about your journey.

Congrats on your upcoming bday. I am 32 and I just got braces yesterday. I am adjusting pretty well so far. I have been able to eat ok, my teeth are not meeting anymore so it is a little different. I have a family outing this weekend and am sure this will be a surprise to all. I am going to see how ...

I finally made the jump...I have been lurking on this forum since I decided I was thinking about finally doing it. I really like the support and knowledgeable people on here. I never talk on forums but I feel I may need to on this journey. So here is a little about me and my decision to get braces. ...