Metal Mouth Message Board

oh WOW well this brings up some memories...especially since I'm almost out of these braces in a few months (hopefully)! I went on a trip to Puerto Rico, happiest time of my life with my boyfriend. Long story short I hated every single picture of myself because of my smile. Overbite, gap, crooked tee...

Ha, Yep I REMEMBER this all too well. It was kind of weird for me because I didn't have any pain and I could wiggle the tissue a bit with my tongue if I wanted. I am now approaching month 8. I can tell you my gap has completely closed (no tissue between) and I'm soooo happy about it! However, the ti...

Hey All! It's vacation time for alot of us and was wondering if any of you were planning on traveling anywhere? Are there certain foods/experiences you're nervous about? Taking any special pics to remember your vacation time. I'm traveling to Mexico in May and I'll be by the beach cutting into my fa...

I'm not sure about your situation but I work in sales, so I talk ALOT for my job... Therefore it was very wise for me to book my appointment on a Saturday and have an extra day or so to adjust to all of the metal in my mouth. Not just the pain but saying certain words with an S, "Th', "R&q...

My ortho's waiting room has a seperate playroom with an X-box in it I know the room is supposed to be for kids and all but he should have put a lesser console in there. Plus it seems so adult friendly with the dark blues and blacks, almost like a arcade. My fingers always itch to run in there and pl...

Me, too. After my husband died about 7 years ago I became a much more pessimistic person, prone to anxiety issues. @Dee17 and @Isthistaken, it's not easy, especially when people can be so ummm...interesting? However, i think all of the challenges we go through in life just makes us better prepared ...

Yep, I would try the school route as well! Also there might be some clinics that might be of assistance. I was researching a bit and saw the Matthew Walker Center in TN does cosmetic procedures, and maybe that includes braces as well? Especially if pain is involved. They charge based on income and m...

I really like my hopeful heart...When tough things happen, I just stick it out and keep on going. I've dealt with some hard things in life and I am so thankful for my survivor attitude. I also like my big nose and my hair (dreadlocks lol) . My nose just sits so well on my face and gives me a unique ...

This is SOOO inspiring to hear. There are many within our society who take a "God/Nature made this way, so why change it?" approach to our diastemas...... While that is all well and good, I think I was also born on this planet to be truly happy and having braces has overall made me a happi...

I just got mine installed today after 12 weeks in braces........ If the spacers come, they can come before or during. I'd ask your ortho what his/her plan is so you're prepared :wink: ....sadly I could not avoid my fate. However, let me tell you..... Spacers are NOTHING compared to Powerchains. Ther...

Today I got my spacers installed for my second adjustment. It was painful going in, but not NEARLY as painful as it was exchanging my power chain.....I think I'm going to drug myself up and take a nap with all of this soreness going on in my mouth right now. I have 7, they couldnt put in the last on...

I had a BIG HALF slab of ribs with a side of mac and cheese, greens, and cornbread... In hindsight, I still would have kept the ribs dinner for the very last meal. Being able to bite into another slab is my dream after I take these braces off.However, I would have added some granny smith apples, a n...

Great Update! I got my powerchains on the 1st adjustment for my gap and boy did it hurt putting on!!! However, giving a slight warning from my personal experience. I remember not having any real severe pain or movement for maybe the first 2-3 weeks afterwards? Then "BAM", sometime later i...

Great Update! I got my powerchains on the 1st adjustment for my gap and boy did it hurt putting on!!! However, giving a slight warning from my personal experience. I remember not having any real severe pain or movement for maybe the first 2-3 weeks afterwards? Then "BAM", sometime later in...

To be honest, I can tell you how it has affected me personally. I SMILE wayyyy more than I did before braces. Maybe because I feel like I'm on a path to recovery or because my metal braces give the appearance of better looking/straighter teeth than before? Before, I never smiled, was very embarrasse...