Metal Mouth Message Board

Lollypop, that's almost 10K US dollars! I was a little peeved about my cost and thought it to be outrageous! However, in the grand scheme of things, that is a small price to pay. Millersgirl, I'm fortunate I didn't need extractions or oral surgery before getting braced. I do have a missing lower rig...

I live in Hawaii and we have one of the highest cost of living in the nation. I went for three consults and was quoted pretty much the same (about $5800 for traditional, damon, lingual and even invisilign). I decided to go the traditional stainless steel route because if I have to fork up that much,...

I hope things are much better one year later. Like Dee17 said, focus on the outcome, on that beautiful smile you'll have...I'm only one month in and keep kicking myself in the arse that I should have done it sooner.

Glad you took the journey. I believe in life that it's never too late to do anything!

I'm glad things worked out for you despite a little set back and hope that all went well today for the extractions!

[quote="aspiromusings"](4) being Asian as well was 100% sure my dentist just wanted to make more money out of me [/quote] I'm Asian and I don't get this part. LOL Anyway, congrats on your journey. I just got braced over a little of a month ago and I can definitely say that aside from havin...

Preach on sista or brudah! What scared me the most wasn't the thought of having a metal mouth or even the pain that I would have to endure for a year and half but the financing of it! On my first day of getting braced, I have had people approach me and tell me...I wish I had the money to get braces ...

44. One month in, 14 months to go. Here's hoping to earlier! *Clang*

Sorry to duplicate your subject heading! I just recently found this forum and thus far, it has been a blessing to read other's experience and journey to reach that beautiful smile. I just went in for my first adjustment and in one month's time...my lower arch has moved significantly! I was jumping f...

I just got adult braces too and at 44! One month in and 14 to go! (I hope to get them off sooner).

Hi All, I got my traditional stainless steel braces put on on March 24. The treatment is to correct an overbite and crowding (crooked) of the front upper and lower teeth. My estimated treatment is between 12-15 months. So far, everything is moving right along. I won't bore you with the details as I'...