Metal Mouth Message Board

My TPA has been quite annoying but doesn't really cause a problem for me with eating. Made me feel like I was gagging constantly for the first few days but that's gone now. I read about it before I had mine put in and was afraid it was going to make my tongue hurt but no problems so far. Hopefully y...

Thanks Sk! Some of those sound wonderful and definitely better than what I've been eating!

I am experiencing the same issue. Cannot chew anything at all and have already lost 3 lbs since having my braces put on last Thursday. Losing a few lbs won't hurt me as far as the weight department goes I'm just concerned about the nutrition. Trying to eat things with lots of protein etc but I can o...

32 for me! Full braces and a TPA. First time treatment.

Flowerpower, I'm looking at 24 months too! Mine were VERY sore the first day more so than I expected but haven't been too bad since. The worst for me has been flossing at night. They always hurt after. Haven't had any trouble with the brackets causing soreness. I can't really eat anything at this po...

Braces are on! It has been quite an adjustment from only having spacers to full top and bottom with the TPA. Not too much pain, of course there is pressure. So happy to finally be getting started. Let the movement begin!

I was given an estimate of 20-24 months. Brackets, wires, and TPA set to go in on Feb 2. Beyond ready to get started!

1. Where are you located: Richlands, VA
2. How much are you paying for your braces? $6960
3. What kind of braces do you have? Traditional metal (clear on top, metal bottom)
4. What is your estimated time in braces? 20-24 months

Thanks everyone! I think the biggest thing for me was expectation. I had no idea that it was a possibility to need so many other things addressed before actually having the braces put on. I just imagined it would be go to the consultation get an appt have them put on and get started. I've done a lot...

Hello! I am a 32 year old female getting braces for the first time. Going with Clear on top metal on bottom and will also have a TPA. I FINALLY have a date of Feb 2 to have everything set. The process has been painfully long (I am not a patient person and judging by other posts that I have read this...