Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi! Congratulations on making a really difficult decision! I couldn't decide for months too but have had them on for 11 days now & it's not as bad as I imagined. Ive just got a top brace for now too with plans for bottom one when my bite is better (i think). I had mine on at 5pm & was able t...

Hi guys, just a quick question! I had my braces in 11 days ago (Damon clear on the top only) & I've had to use absolutely loads of wax. On one side it feels like the wire is sticking out of the back of the last bracket - only by a few mm but it feels really sharp & it's mashing up the inside...

I've definitely noticed people looking at them at work today but I just talked about it and they were all really nice - everyone seems to have experience of braces whether it's themselves or their family so had a lot of advice. Even had a patient comment on them which was a bit embarrassing (im a ju...

I had my braces on today too! How are you finding it so far? Ive got Damon clear just on the top for now - it feels like my lip is sticking out a mile! Front teeth feel very sensitive but no pain yet (only had them a few hours though!). Hope it's going well!

Hi everyone, I'm getting my braces tomorrow & am feeling quite scared! I'm going to visit some friends over the weekend & we're supposed to be going out for dinner on Saturday which will be my day 3 so im even more scared after reading this! I'm starting to wonder if I should cancel because ...