Metal Mouth Message Board

Thanks SunshineRay!! I know it's a difficult an scary decision to make to get braced as an adult, but once they're on the time really does go by quickly and you'll be so happy in the end that you did it!!

Thank you so so much for the positive feedback everyone!! I don't think I'll EVER get tired of hearing people tell me that I have a beautiful smile!

Thank you!!!!

I know how incredibly frustrating the braces process can be, but it definitely IS worth it!! Hang in there and lettuce is one of the worst things for getting stuck, isn't it? lol

After 23 months, I finally had my braces removed on Monday (Feb. 4) and it is the BEST feeling ever!! I have the Essix retainers, so I'm really happy that they're almost invisible but my mouth is still adjusting to them. It's been a bit sore the last few days, but I only have to wear them full time ...

Thank you so much Dee! It really is incredible for me to look at my before pictures compared to now. We're having a longer engagement so that I could have time to get the braces off, and as much as I hate having to wait I know it will be worth it to have a beautiful smile in our wedding and engageme...

Your smile is looking fantastic!! I just got a debrace date of February 4th, so I'm doing the countdown thing too!! Good luck with your last couple of months!!

Thanks!! The past few months have been very uneventful with the braces actually, I really can't complain. I'm SO happy with how my teeth are looking! There's one spot that I may end up having some reshaping and probably a bit of bonding done...I have a bit of a space between the top of two of my fro...

Thanks!! I think my teeth actually look even better now if I can say so! Those last pictures are from 5 months ago so they've gotten even better since then. I actually saw movement pretty quickly, in the beginning I was taking pictures every 2 weeks so it was easier to notice the movement. I started...

Today I got the BEST news at the orthodontist....they set my debrace date!!! He put the finishing wire on the bottom and I go back in 8 weeks to make sure it's doing what he wants it to, and 4 weeks after that I go back to have them removed!!! February 4th my teeth will be set free :) Now I just hav...

Oh boy, do I ever feel your pain! I feel like I'm in the same boat as you, I'm 15 months in so there's no substantial improvements happening. Overall my teeth are looking fab compared to the beginning, but I'm definitely in the slow and steady time now. I'm also so over having these things on my tee...

I know the feeling of wanting braces long before getting them. I think most adults with braces know that feeling! And I also don't understand how braces alone improve an overbite, but somehow they do! Before braces, when I would bite down pretty much none of my bottom teeth would show. Now, you see ...

Enjoy being pain free!! The braces are definitely working, don't worry about that part. I remember in the first couple of weeks I felt like they weren't doing anything, but I know that you've looked at my progress pictures already, so clearly you know that they have indeed worked! lol I think you ha...

Thank you so much!! I am soooo happy with how my teeth are looking! My ortho was even so kind as to pull up my before picture of my bottom teeth while I was at my appointment today haha he sees crooked teeth all the time, so for him to comment "Wow, look at what they used to look like" mea...

I haven't posted any updates here in a while, and I've had some awesome progress with my lower arch, so I thought I would share a quick update on how my teeth are doing! I've been braced for almost 15 months now...where has that time gone? It's crazy to look at the before pictures now because I can'...