Metal Mouth Message Board

I had them put on at 55 years (Jan 27 2012)and they are coming off 6 months early (June 5 2013).... my removal appointment is next week and I can't wait. my teeth will never be perfect but at least they will be straight. So I only celebrated one birthday with orthodontics instead of two and I will b...

LOL- I not only have speech problems but I am drooling too!

I was going over a report at coworkers desk and noticed a spit spot on it.... hope he didn't.

I use mouth wash & GUM soft picks after brushing in the morning & brush & floss every night with DenTek Floss threader & Oral B Glide pro-health. Midday I "dry brush" & use another soft pick. I brush & use mouthwash when I get home from work before going to yoga.......

I get my two annual cleanings per dental plan & scheduled two additional in between.

Hygienist did an amazing job (she just finished her orthodontic tx) & didn't remove the arch wires....

My ortho told me not to use any whitening products. It won't work under the brackets and there will be discolored squares on the teeth.

I scheduled extra cleanings with my dentist & am doing a professional whitening as soon as treatment is completed.

This is my favorite topic- I've been in braces for 6 months & have lost about 20 lbs- from size 6/8 to 2/4. My cholesterol went down to 181 form 239 so I am going to try to continue these eating habits..... I do feel better-after the initial shock of loosing so much so quickly. Eating a lot of h...

yep- go get 'em clipped or filed.

I had brackets placed on upper molars two weeks ago & the wire is already poking thru.. so I will be getting it trimmed next week.

I had about 4 weeks to eat everything (that I like) my coworkers told I wouldn't be able to eat..... mostly salads.

At first I had problems with the back banded molars (applied in June). For some reason the right side is more difficult to get at.... I do these first, use a lot of patience and with practice it is better. I use a threader (my personal preference) and flat satin floss. Short cut with uppers- just po...

I wouldn't have noticed the gap. Looks good and like treatment is progressing.

Wow. Must be good to be Queen. Maybe you should check your contract for an early out clause, enroll her in some community service program, cancel her driving privileges, and insist she repay the family for incurred expense. Who buys the groceries? If she has locked herself in her room then I am gues...

I saw progress by the end of week six & even my orthodontist. I am at the beginning of month six and my lowers are all upright now - instead of pulling over front two teeth.

No pain/discomfort- very lucky.

I love food topics.... I eat walnuts in my cereal or pancakes every morning- heating softens them up & excellent source of protein. Use almond flour in my smoothies & yogurt. After 6 months of eating orthodontic style: Size 4 ( from size 8) Cholesterol down to 188 ( from 239) Am now practici...

I should mention how amazing my (step)granddaughter's teeth look- she really needed treatment and is very lucky my daughter came into her life (for more reasons than the oral treatment). My kiddo thanks me after every dental appointment- the staff always comments on how amazing her teeth look and ho...

I agree- the apprehension was the worse.... then the stretched mouth after application. Your ortho will probably give you samples of cleaning product but I highly recommend a really good lip salve with shea butter & Aquaphor healing ointment (advanced therapy in a tube) for cracked lips. Good lu...