Metal Mouth Message Board

Wow, thanks for all the replies and encouragement! I do feel that there is a bit more space between some of my teeth (I have *very* tight teeth!). So I guess I just need to be patient!

Hi, I'm new, just got braced on 9-14-09. Top only, for now, with ceramics on the front 6, metal on the next four, bands on the second to last molars (sorry, I know I should know the proper names!). My sister, who is a dental assistant and has had braces as an adult, just a couple years ago, says tha...

Hello all, I'm new here! I haven't read this whole thread, but I wanted to comment to terra85: I really do understand your resentment. We all have different parents and different experiences growing up. While it's true that there is almost always someone who's "had it worse than you", that...