Metal Mouth Message Board

KarinaJean94 — I had my second exposure surgery on February 1, and my chain tightened 8 days later. I thought my mouth would be too sensitive to have everything "activated" so soon, but it was fine. I actually didn't feel any pain at all when the orthodontist started applying pressure to t...

Hey Krystal, that wasn't the case for me but maybe your tooth was close enough to the surface that they were able to go ahead and connect it with the arch wire. Hopefully that's a good sign! I had my exposure done a long time ago, but still have a ways to go before a normal bracket could be bonded o...

Karina — I was around the same age as you when I had my first exposure surgery done. I totally understand the anxiety you're feeling! Although it was the more expensive option, I chose IV sedation so I was completely knocked out and have no memory of the surgery really. I woke up and it was over! I ...

Thanks for sharing your experience, ShelleyT and Whimsical! I went ahead with the second exposure surgery and I've been in recovery mode for a week now. My surgeon just lasered away the gum tissue I believe, but surprisingly my pain was stronger this time than the first surgery where they had to do ...

Has anyone here had to do the exposure surgery a second time to help move the canine down? I had my baby tooth removed and canine exposure done in November 2016 but unfortunately it still hasn't poked through the roof of my mouth yet...it's been a frustrating process not being able to see it! Accord...

@Shelleyt I've had my braces on for almost 8 months now, and just had the exposure surgery and baby tooth removed a few days ago. I don't think mine ever felt loose, but I've heard it's normal for the teeth to feel that way sometimes. I would just talk to your ortho about it on your next appointment...