Metal Mouth Message Board

Thursday night I could not take continued gum pain and bleeding on the same tooth (glue patch didn't work too well) and decided to call and leave a message for my ortho. I received a message Friday morning to come into the office and they would remove the metal band and replace with a bracket. Now.....

That is hilarious! Dan, thank you for that good laugh. Before logging and reading the post, I had called and left a message for my ortho because the metal band that was collecting food is driving me mad w/pain and itching. It also bleeds in the back when I brush...and it is still a bit smelly. The l...

Thank you, Sweetcynic. I think you are correct and I'm going to get cleanings 3x this year while I have the braces. Yesterday and today (3-4 days after the metal band repair) the tooth is a bit sore and itchy. I read tonight that it helps to rinse in warm saltwater approximately 3x each day. It seem...

Thank you for your responses. In addition to purchasing a WaterPik, I went to the ortho on Tuesday to fix the problem. The ortho said the band doesn't fit well because of the shape of the crown on that tooth and that it looked like the glue had come out in the one area. The ladies who work for the o...

Thanks. I just bought a Water Pik over the weekend based on posts I read on this site. Sounds like that is the best solution and I love it. I also called my ortho this morning and they said to come in to get it fixed. I am relieved.

Have a great day.

Hey...can you tell me more about the decay caused by the metal bands (did your ortho give you any details)? I have metal bands and it seems that food is getting in between one of them and my molar. I am wondering if this is normal and the best way to manage...but I'm not finding information. Thanks.

I am 47 and got traditional braces for the 1st time on Dec. 28, 2012. I’ve been anal about cleaning my teeth/braces as the ortho instructed, but recently was told by good friend that my breath was atrocious (and I could smell the odor in this one area on my floss too). YIKES! After closer inspection...

So glad I found this forum! I am 47 and got traditional braces for the 1st time on Dec. 28, 2012. I’ve been anal about cleaning my teeth/braces as the ortho instructed…but recently was told my breath was atrocious (and I could smell the odor in this one area on my floss too). YIKES! After closer ins...