Metal Mouth Message Board

Glad you are feeling more positive!

I had my first 'adjustment" last week, but nothing really happened. They didn't change my wire size or anything so it didn't feel like a very productive visit. I did find out that I have a size 16 wire on the top and 14 on the bottom. At my next adjustment in 6 weeks, I'll be moving up to size ...

Thanks for the info and I'll try that tip.

Mini update: I got the molar buildup filed down and can eat and talk much better. My one issue is some mild gum swelling around my upper canine teeth, I keep assuming this is because these teeth are moving (because that's where my spacing is). When I read online it talks about making sure you're cle...

Hey everyone, I thought I'd put my braces story here and update it periodically. I find these kinds of things so encouraging so I wanted to add my piece. I am 31 and I have damon clear braces on the top and metal on the bottom. I mainly decided to get braces due to spacing issues on the sides of my ...

Seems we are lined up pretty closely. I got my braces put on Wednesday and have damon clear on top and metal on the bottom. Just wanted to add words of encouragement as we both embark on this new journey to a better smile.

I use colgate total because that's what the ortho gave me in my sample bag.

I use ACT for braces. I also have Colgate Peroxyl for when/if I get mouth sores.

I received 3 travel size colgate total toothpaste
Oral Wax and Silicon
Prescription toothpaste
Proxabrush
Plackers floss
Sturdy floss
Toothbrush
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I got clear damon braces on top and metal ones on the bottom. I'm a professional who is either with patients all day or training others so I wanted the limited visibility of the clear on top. I initially debated between the invisalign and the damon, but the ortho told me they were similarly priced a...

Not necessarily related to ortho treatment. But I've had dreams where my jaw clamps up/locks shut with such force that it starts to crack my teeth and they fall out. I always wake up super happy that they are all still in my face.

It sounds like you've had a difficult start! I hope it improves for you quickly!

Good luck on your consultations. I honestly first thought about getting braces 8 or 9 years ago, then 5 years ago, then 2 years ago and finally got them yesterday. What helped me get over the hurdle was just noticing that it kept coming back to my mind as an issue I wanted to get fixed. So, it felt ...

Hey Everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. I'm 31 and just got my braces put on yesterday. I have damon clear on the top and metal on the bottom. I don't have major issues with my teeth (everyone was like why are you getting braces???), but I had some spacing in the side of my smi...