Metal Mouth Message Board

I know it's been awhile since I posted anything, but things have been going very well, until today. I went for my 6 month checkup a little early because of the holidays. He changed both wires and moved my power chain over all of my front teeth to close the gap after I had my bicuspids pulled. This i...

I would but I haven't figured that out yet! LOL!

Yeah! Just passed my 4 month for the uppers and almost 2 months for the bottoms. Things are going good I think. Time does fly sometimes, and sometimes if feels like i have always had braces and it will never end. i would like to see more movement but I know it will take time. I go back tomorrow for ...

Maria89, Welcome to the board, and congrats on the start of your journey. I had to have some healthy teeth pulled to, so I know how your feel. I just had one pulled a couple of weeks ago without a lot of pain. Just needed a couple of pain pills and then Motrin worked just fine. My ortho just added a...

Back to the ortho I went for my 3week follow up. He put on a chain to start closing the gap where the tooth was. I can defiantly feel it, which is good in the long run. He didn't do anything with the bottoms and I don't know why, but that's why I trust him. LOL! They tried to schedule my November ap...

WooHoo! Just passed my 3 months for my uppers and 3 weeks for the lowers. I think I already see movement on my lowers. Maybe it's just wishful thinking. Anyway, I really didnt have much pain after having the tooth pulled. What a pleasant surprise. I think I only took a couple of pain pills. Now that...

Ok, I survived my extraction! So far things are going ok. Just chowing down on applesauce, pudding and ice cream. Can't wait until tomorrow, I'm thinking hotcakes and scrambled eggs at Bob Evans.

Ok, I finally got the nerve and went to the surgen. My ortho wanted me to have two teeth pulled. One on top and one on the opposite side on the bottom. The surgen didn't want to do both at the same time. It could be because he didn't want me to starve or maybe he wanted to double dip so to speak. :w...

Well, I got bottom braced today! I know I said that I was looking forward to it, but now I'm not so sure. Im not having any pain but the brackets on my 2nd molars are cutting into my cheeks. Good thing I stocked up on Advil and wax. I tried to eat a baked potato for lunch. It didn't work out the way...

Hi Kayleighray, you aren't too late for your journey! I'm just going to say I'm past 40, and I wish I would have started when I was your age. Didn't have the courage to get over the dental phobia. My ortho told me that over 25% of his patients are over 35 and he has some over 60. So just remember yo...

Sorry, been away for a awhile. Mitch11, I know you are right. Going to have the extraction right after the holiday. That's as soon as the surgen is available. Still getting bottom braced 9/4. Call me crazy, but I'm kinda looking forward to it!

Hey Mitch, Things look like they are going well for you. Like you told me, hang in there and all will work out.

Went back to the ortho yesterday. The soreness is normal, but I'm sure there will be more. He removed the bracket on the tooth I need pulled. That's coming in the next couple of weeks when I get the guts to call the surgeon. LOL! I'm suppose to get fully braced on Sept. 4th. More fun to come. 2 mont...

It's been about 2weeks since the new wire was put on, and the front 4 are still touchy. Just have to remember to take smaller bites. Ha. I didnt think they would stay this way. Im debating if i should call and ask them, but i dont want to sound "whinny". Anyone have ideas?

Hi Nicole and Welcome! I started my journey on the same day as you and NICURN85.
Hard to believe its been a month already. One down and 23 or less to go! Good luck and hope things are going well.