Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi, I know you posted a while ago - hope things are going well. I wanted to respond to your comments about eating - I struggled with that too. My job only allows ten minute breaks/30 for lunch so there isn't time to take out trays, eat something and brush in that ten minutes. I'm used to snacking an...

I'd guess things will feel a little different with your attachments - they really keep things tight. But I would describe the feeling as snug or uncomfortable at times. It has rarely been "painful." I've had trays for six months. When I've had a tray or two with a rough edge that rubs that...

Hang in there! I think you will get used to the feeling, and talking will get better. I felt self conscious and thought everyone noticed them, but nobody did till I told them. They were just wondering why I wasn't talking as much! I have to file my trays occassionally, but not always. I hate the att...

I was told not to drink anything but water with invisalign, and that's tough. But hot liquids were definitely a no-no. That makes sense to me because hot liquids can effect the plastic trays. So unless you like your coffee lukewarm I'd avoid drinking it with your trays in. I know it's a major pain. ...

I read somewhere, on an internet site that one method of cleaning your trays is to soak them in a 50/50 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water. I've been doing that no more than once a day, and not for too long - usually while I brush my teeth. Then I clean them gently with my soft bristle tootbrus...

Good for you Chopper! How wonderful you are able to finally address something that has troubled you for a long time; and that you have your family's support! I wear my trays for three weeks at a time and find that they get much more comfortable as those three weeks go by. (I'm on my fourth set) But ...

I have to add my compliments to everyone else's - your teeth look wonderful!! It's so fun to see pics - thanks for posting them and congratulations. I have a similiar number of trays; I hope I have such great results. Good for you!

annelou , I'm so glad you like them! I hope the experience continues to be a positive one for both of us. The top mold was tough...stuff started gagging me. But first time was a charm...no re-do's. So now I wait. I was going for Damon clear...and at the last minute chickened out. After reading abou...

[quote="armadillo"][quote="annelou"]You go girl!!......My slogan is "straight teeth by 60" I know it seems ridiculous and vain to some of my family and friends. I made sure my two sons had braces so they would have a beautiful smile, and now (after getting them through ...

Hi Eve, I'll tell you how it's going for me - two weeks into invisalign. Next week I put a new tray on; I go three weeks per set. So far, so good. I feel like I'm really used to them now. It's time consuming to take them out before eating, brush teeth, or at least rinse, etc etc. I've lost a few pou...

Good luck to you Newsmile! I hope it's going well. I'm still surprised that people really don't realize I've got the aligners in my mouth, which is great, that helps me feel like I've made the right decision.

I've had my first set of aligners in for almost a week now - and so far so good. I thought I would pull my teeth out the first few days taking them out, but that does get better. I'm kind of obsessing on how to keep them clean. I've read lots of advice on that and I'll figure it out. I've decided th...

Thank you so much for the replies and support. I anticipate the issues you both mentioned - just water to drink . . . peoples reactions, etc. And being a "grazer" I know it's going to be hard to take them out, eat, brush. But that will make me a more thoughtful, disciplined eater so that's...

[quote="hannahbanana"]I'm 57 and started invisalign 14 months ago. Four more weeks to go! The upper arch is being finished with ceramics which makes me feel very self conscious at my age, but oh well! I'm almost there! I think a nice smile makes a person look younger. Better (and healthier...

You go girl!! If you can afford it, do it. I'm just starting the invisalign process and I'm very nervous, but determined. I was glad to see the post from a 57 year old woman who was finishing up her invisalign. She's my hero - I'm 57. My slogan is "straight teeth by 60" I know it seems rid...