Metal Mouth Message Board

Well, it has been over a year and a half since I had my braces removed, so I thought I should post an update! My teeth are still doing well, they are still straight, and I still wear my retainer (almost!) every night! I think my teeth have moved a little bit, but nothing extremely noticeable. I also...

Well, it has been over a year and a half since I had my braces removed, so I thought I should post an update! My teeth are still doing well, they are still straight, and I still wear my retainer (almost!) every night! I think my teeth have moved a little bit, but nothing extremely noticeable. I also...

Thanks everyone for your great comments! I've posted an update on my progress here if anyone is interested: http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=14846 And KK is right--I use a threader to floss my teeth that have the bonded retainer. I don't mind at all--compared to flossing with braces i...

NOVEMBER 9TH 2006 I posted this under my braces story, but thought I would post it here too... Well, I haven't posted here in ages, but I went in for a retainer check-up and 6-month cleaning today, so I thought I would fill everyone in! Things have been going well with my 'new' set of teeth...I've ...

NOVEMBER 9TH 2006 Well, I haven't posted here in ages, but I went in for a retainer check-up and 6-month cleaning today, so I thought I would fill everyone in! Things have been going well with my 'new' set of teeth...I've gotten used to my retainer, and I actually feel funny now when I fall asleep ...

Hi hippyhippo , I think I have to wear my retainer every night for at least 1 year, and then after that it's up to me. I think I will wear it every night for a very long time, because I've heard a number of horror stories about adults having their teeth relapse. I want to do everything that I can to...

AUGUST 8TH 2006 Well, I would like to report that my retainer has become a little easier to deal with! I am getting used to it bit by bit, and my teeth don't hurt anymore after wearing it. I still look ridiculous when I wear it, but I only have to wear it to sleep so that's ok! I am still convinced...

Hi Guys, Thanks for your words of support! I posted this under the main post about my retainer in the naked tooth area, but I wanted to post it here too. Here is the update about how my first night went: It was a little rough I must admit. I did felt pretty claustrophobic in it at first, and it was ...

Well, here is an update after my first night with the scary retainer!! It was a little rough I must admit. As Meryaten mentioned, I did feel pretty claustrophobic in it at first, and it was a little hard to calm down and get myself to sleep! I also woke up around 2am with a lot of pain...the sort of...

Congrats ren!! As you know, I had my expander for 14 months, and that was bad enough...I don't think I could have done 22! Way to go!

JULY 26 2006 Well everyone, my retainer finally arrived--4 weeks post-braces! I'm hoping that things didn't move around too much. I wanted to post some pics because of how strange it looks. Check it out: As I mentioned before, it's called a Damon Night Splint (I think) and my ortho said that he wan...

Hi Everyone, I posted this under my braces story, but thought I would post it here too. Well I finally got my retainer today after 4 weeks post-braces! (long story as to why it took so long, but I had permanent bonded retainers on top and bottom, so I'm hoping my teeth didn't move too much). I wante...

Thanks again everyone for the comments on my (now whiter) teeth! I definitely think the Crest Whitestrips are worth the money!

Thanks so much everyone for your replies! At first, I didn't really think the strips had made a difference, but then when I compared the before and after pics I noticed a bit of change. erica --The strips are very thin, like scotch tape. I think I actually read a post on here awhile ago about someon...

Hi Everyone, I got my braces off 2 weeks ago, and decided to use the Cest Premium Plus Whitestrips. This particular product requires that you wear 2 strips (one upper, one lower) for 30 minutes twice a day for 10 days. I took some before and after pics for comparison: BEFORE : http://img468.imagesha...