Metal Mouth Message Board

First I had "Rams" and then "Impalas"

It's so nice when you can actually see progress! I love seeing progress with my elastics as well.

Keep up the good work.

Thanks for all the positive comments. My treatment is wrapping up, but my ortho, I can't pin her down to give me a de-band date, literally, it's like pulling teeth!!! However, I am scheduled for panoramic xrays next apt., maybe that's something. I was estimated to require 2 years of full treatment, ...

Before
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This was a natural shot, I was surprised about how nice my smile looks and how my braces are not too noticable. I've been braced for 15 months.
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I'm getting panoramic xray at my next adjustment. I've been braced since Feb10, 2005. I'm nearing the final stages of my treatment, so hopefully my teeth's position will be satisfactory for my ortho.

x3trinity, That blows! I had 8 wisdom teeth, (aren't I lucky) they were impacted and I had to have them surgically removed, when I got my itemized bill from the insurance co, they had billed "difficult extraction" for 2 of my teeth @ +$250. each!! It added an extra $500 on to my bill. I fe...

I have had many people ask me about my braces. I have ceramics (top and bottom), many times people ask me, "What's that in your mouth?" without even realizing I have braces. After reazling that I have braces, some have become embarassed after asking, but I just dismiss it. I gladly take it...

You will have plenty of time for fun at age 20/21. Also, I'll bet that you find your braces will not stop you from going out now, you will be surprised.

I have this weird swallowing thing when I try to eat oatmeal. I think it's the consistency, kinda like I need to chew, yet it's soft enough to just swallow. It's strange and totally brace related. My co-workers and I usually all eat oatmeal each morning and they make theirs semi-watery and they appe...

I offer you all my sympathy, but remember, I promise it will get better! I had 8 (EIGHT) widsome teeth and doubles all the way around, and my extra two on the top were a nightmare to get out, I went to an oral surgeron that took a look at my XRay and sent my to a reconstructive/maxillary surgeon. Yo...

I know I always relax (from my strict ortho diet) and let loose before I have an adjustment, since I know that I will get my orthodonic accessories changed. I have ceramics and a clear powerchain right now, the powerchain is on my bottom teeth only on the left half of my teeth adjusting my midline. ...

wow! it looks like you would need a diagram to just put them in! Yikes!

your teeth look super! and what a short period of time to see so much progress!

I always love a good kitty-cat story! They are curious creatures!

23 (hopefully) or maybe just turned 24