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by NikNax
Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:58 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Molar band aggravation, please advise for relief
Replies: 1
Views: 326

Molar band aggravation, please advise for relief

A few weeks ago I mentioned I had to get molar bands. However they were preceded by spacers and today I got the bands installed. One is fine, the other is aggravating me. It's not sharp like being poked by a wire but feels rough to the point it's really irritating my tongue. I've tried to put wax on...
by NikNax
Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:13 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Molar bands
Replies: 1
Views: 397

Re: Molar bands

Believe it or not, I use the clear silicon swimmers ear plugs. I had difficulty with the wax and found this a much better option. And you can eat with it on your brackets. There is another option that I've tried called OrthoDots. It works really well but more expensive than the ear plugs. Hope this ...
by NikNax
Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:41 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Your jail sentence
Replies: 58
Views: 9486

Re: Your jail sentence

Sentence: 20 months
Braced: Nearly three months
by NikNax
Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:36 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Molar bands
Replies: 7
Views: 784

Re: Molar bands

Well I'm back from the orthodontist with spacers which have to stay in place for two weeks. My teeth were too tight/close for the bands. I was advised if they came off before two weeks, to call the office. My ortho said my mouth would be sore but so far so good.
by NikNax
Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:19 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Molar bands
Replies: 7
Views: 784

Re: Molar bands

My appointment is this week and I found out I may have to get spacers before the bands go on, depending on how tight my teeth are. I'm anxious as I want the bands to prohibit the brackets from constantly coming off and I'm nervous because of possibly having spacers done as I've heard how uncomfortab...
by NikNax
Fri Aug 04, 2017 8:41 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Molar bands
Replies: 7
Views: 784

Re: Molar bands

Thanks Exia Unicorn. I was told I may have to get spacers before the bands but it was dependent on whether or not they could easily place the bands. If difficult, they will place spacers then the bands. I'm anticipating the spacer pain. I
by NikNax
Wed Aug 02, 2017 5:37 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Water Flosser
Replies: 5
Views: 591

Re: Water Flosser

Thank you so much for your input. Looks like a Waterpik 660/670 is in my near future. Again thanks everyone!
by NikNax
Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:37 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Water Flosser
Replies: 5
Views: 591

Re: Water Flosser

Thanks for your input. I have been looking at the WP-660 but thought I would get some input from you guys. Again, thanks a lot.
by NikNax
Sun Jul 30, 2017 7:41 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Water Flosser
Replies: 5
Views: 591

Water Flosser

I am interested in purchasing a water flosser, specifically, the Waterpik. For those of you who use it, which style of the flosser would you recommend?
by NikNax
Sun Jul 30, 2017 6:17 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Progress!
Replies: 5
Views: 540

Re: Progress!

Almost three months, they were put on May 17.
by NikNax
Sun Jul 30, 2017 5:27 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Progress!
Replies: 5
Views: 540

Re: Progress!

Congratulations!! Can't wait until I notice progress with my braces.
by NikNax
Sun Jul 30, 2017 5:24 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Hi everyone, newbie here
Replies: 4
Views: 582

Re: Hi everyone, newbie here

Thanks Jem. I now have a clearer understanding of what to expect at my future ortho appointments.
by NikNax
Sat Jul 29, 2017 7:20 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Molar bands
Replies: 7
Views: 784

Molar bands

I've been in braces since May and have had brackets come unattached a few times. I have crowns and those areas are where the brackets are coming unattached. My orthodontist said if they came off again, she was going to install molar bands. Anyone ever had molar bands? If so, what was your experience?
by NikNax
Sat Jul 29, 2017 5:55 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Hi everyone, newbie here
Replies: 4
Views: 582

Re: Hi everyone, newbie here

Thank you!
by NikNax
Sat Jul 29, 2017 5:54 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Appointments
Replies: 31
Views: 3756

Re: Appointments

Just this week I had my first adjustment after getting my braces in May. It was an eight week appointment. My wires were changed and my next appointment is in ten weeks.