Metal Mouth Message Board

Welcome! I’ve been stalking this website ever since I decided to get braced and finally made an account so be able to ask questions. There is so much helpful info on here - definitely makes the process less nerve wracking :)

Good luck on your braces journey!

I have clear on top, but when I get my bottom teeth braced, they’ll be in metal. I can’t remember why I went with clear on top, but I actually wish I’d done traditional metal. They’re barely visible and most people don’t know I have braces at first, but I’m afraid it will look weird once I get my me...

Hi there! Since it’s been a couple months, have you noticed a difference in your lip sticking out and gums showing? I’m in the same boat as you - I was braced in July, had moderate upper crowding and a 100% overbite, and have a 20-24 month treatment timeframe. My ortho’s plan has been to start strai...

Hi all! I’ve been braced for almost 4 months now and just had my extractions (upper 1st premolars) yesterday. I’ve been so concerned about gaps since I’d already noticed some spacing happening before the extractions but it’s encouraging to see the results you all have had! :) I didn’t have brackets ...