Metal Mouth Message Board

Congratulations, that's great progress!

You can always call and ask. If it sounds unusual he will probably want to see you, if not, you can get some reassurance without having to make an extra appointment. I'd say try not to worry too much. With how much teeth move during braces, and after, I doubt the small changes you are noticing can't...

I'm still 2 year out from needing one and am afraid of the cost as well, but as you said, it will last a lifetime.

At least you don't need a sinus lift.

I have ceramic uppers, I will say I'm happy with them because they don't really show up in photos.

I had never even heard of gold, but I looked them up and I could see them working for some people.

How does the cost compare to silver and ceramic?

[quote="adorkable8605"]Thank goodness it gets better! I'm also super surprised because barely anyone has noticed them. I had to point them out to my friend today (I was pretty sure he would have noticed right away). [/quote] It definitely does get better, or at least breaking up your food ...

I had Carriere Distalize with an Essix retainer on my lowers before I got my braces. Not being able to drink coffee or red wine with it in, because it will stain, was agony. I'm still very early into my treatment, but if I can get both, I probably will.

Congratulations on the great progress!

I'm glad to hear getting brackets removed didn't hurt. I had a Carriere Distalizer removed and it hurt like crazy. I think two of the teeth weren't quite set yet, but it has left me terrified that all these brackets on my teeth will have to come off eventually.

To the orthodontist, $6200 so far. That includes a Carriere Distalizer, Damon braces (clear uppers), electric toothbrush and waterpik. Another $2000 went to the oral surgeon. I don't even want to know how much the implant will cost for my missing canine. I'm sure that will come with a sinus lift. I ...

I got mine 8 weeks ago, shortly before I turned 31.

I brush my teeth before breakfast, sip coffee for a couple hours, and don't brush again until after lunch. I only floss a few times a week. I'm not supposed to drink wine and coffee? Well I do, and I use whitening toothpaste too. I plan to whiten my teeth before getting an implant so I'm not too wor...