Metal Mouth Message Board

When I first got my upper Hawley, I had to go back ever 4 weeks or so for a checkup because they were trying to close some minor gaps. After that, I only had to go back once or twice - at 6 weeks then 6 months just to double check. However, everytime i go for a cleaning, they double check the retain...

Hi Arrowhead, I had the exact same thing (same tooth even)! My ortho also stated that extractions would not be necessary in my case. Basically, he slenderized my front four lower teeth, and attached a spring for two months. When I mentioned that the spring didn't seem to be doing anything, he said &...

I have the same prob. sometimes. No matter how hard I try... I can't ever seem to remember it coming out. Believe it or not, YOU are probably taking it out. Those suckers usually don't get THAT loose. Try to remember... I don't know if you'll be able to, but I think it's just because your really not...