Metal Mouth Message Board

So I had an expander on for a month and got it off today. The orthos asdistant made me a temporary clear invisalign like retainer to keep my expansion stable while I wait for my aligners to come in. I don't know why but I wasn't expecting this thing to be so tight! I have been eating things I dont h...

My orthodontist reccomends invisalign when possible because its better for your oral health. Might take that into consideration

Hi guys, I would post this in the invisalign forum but never get answers there.. Also, sorry in advance for rambling on.. Anyway, I feel like things are taking a bit longer to actually get started for me than most, though as long as things work out, I am fine with it. Still, I am super anxious to ac...

In case anyone is wondering, I have to turn it for two more weeks and then do a final check but it is doing something so that's good!

Hi guys, so for those who don't know my story I was diagnosed with ectopic upper canines (with severe crowding on the left), an open bite and a rotated upper jaw. Went through a couple consults and basically my current ortho said if I wanted to avoid extracting my premolars (which I do if at all pos...

So I am really confused on this one. Will have to ask my Ortho at my next appointment but I got my hyrax rapid pallatal expander today. I asked the tech who installed it if the doc mentioned in my chart how long I will be wearing it. She said it depends on what he sees as far as progression goes. I ...

Thats reassuring but I still don't get how they break the bands from the cement without hurting/damaging or pulling the tooth haha.

Ok, seems like a silly question, I know.. but I am getting my hyrax expander on in 2 days. After watching videos of the process it seems like getting it on is no big deal but I am hearing mixed reviews about when it comes off.. some coments say it hurt so bad, others say its just pressure and they f...

Oh and a bite block for the open bite rather than a TAD

Newbie here, just want to introduce myself. My name is Cyn. I'm 25 and just officially starting my ortho journey. I was supposed to get braces as a teen, even had a consult but for whatever reason, it just didn't happen. Now as an adult, its become a self conscious issue. Something I have wanted to ...