Metal Mouth Message Board

jaynage,I had the exact same problems! elastics+powerchains and a bigger wire all at the same time... :( it's been over a month now that I wear elastics and I got really used to them... I wear them only 8 hrs per day (when I sleep) and despite that the progress is great! my extraction gaps are compl...

I have a medium pull ones,6.4mm or 1/4 inch ones. Just got them yesterday along with the powerchains.Aaauuchhh.. Is it OK to wear them just during the night? I really can't stand the pain and discomfort..... They go from top canine to the bottom back molar!!!! I cannot believe how that tiny little r...

A big thanks to all of U for the suggestions and comments on your situtation. To keep you posted- I've been to my 2nd appointment yesterday and I DID NOT GET THE TPA!!!!!!! :D I've got power chains instead and elastics....The 2nd one sucks,the pain woke me up at 6 am and I had to take it off... Plus...

I really read and learned a lot on this forum prior to my 2nd appointment that was 3 days ago. When my orho said I need spacers I was like:I know all about it thank you,no need for explanations... :) Unfortunately,I read a lot about certain nasty little wire called TPA... So, I asked if I will need ...

Ashantia I had the same question and I am glad not to be the only one! I got braced 2 months ago (upper ceramic) and 3 days ago I went to get lower metal. My otho said that he has to put spacers (4 rubber) to make room for the bands but has placed brackets on front teeth!!! What puzzles me is that m...

I made the mistake of eating popcorns when I went to the movies...
couldn't wait to get home and use the irrigator...

I do not have any powerchains or elastics to close the gaps cause I guess I have to get into right position one incisor before that. (my conclusion based on your posts-I noticed some ppl got the powerchains right away and others later) It's been a month now and I see no progress at all. My 1st adjus...

I already have a 12 mm overjet and when you add ceramic brackets to that....major problem!!! I'm pretty annoyed with that since it's in my job description to talk a lot and smile all day long... (I'm a rep) My lips got sore yesterday just after a long coffee with a friend, I can only imagine what wi...

I know what you are talking about.... No matter how good I think I have brushed and flossed, debris comes out with the oral irrigator.. I don't like the idea of having the bands for 1,5 or 2 years without changing them,dispite the cement that is supposed to help. I'll ask my orto what's the cost of ...

My boyfriend still hasn't seen me,that will happen this weekend when I go for holidays to meet him. He really hated the idea since he thinks they are a major turn-off. I told him to better develop a fetish for them or I'll find someone who likes it. :lol: His major concern is love life... I read som...

Amazing! Looking at pics like that make us beginners soooo happy and motivated!!!!
I wonder if your orto got surprised too, or was he expecting things to go so well and so fast...

I really find it impossible to floss! Before beeing braced,the Johnson waxed "Reach" floss tape always threaded and had to push it down really hard to go all the way to the gum line. But how can you do that now when the wire blocks you half way trough??? It's only possible with those floss...

My gums were swelling at the initial stage of gingivitis,but that cannot be hapening on just one spot. So it must be some irritation either from food debris (that went under the gum line of course) or over vigorous brushings...It's possible that you appy more pressure on one side when you wash....

I told myself that I'm making an investment in my future health. It makes it a lot easier to give out 2000$... I'm guessing I'll save on fillings in the future,avoid periodontal surgeries,and above all have a killer smile... :P I have no coverage,since in my county it's covered untill you're 18y. Da...

I change mine every 3-4 months even tough it looks brand new.. (but I know that all the nasty invisible bacteria are present ) My sister's on the contrary gets so warned out after a month...as if she's been chewing the bristles.... I don't know if she pressing to hard while brushing or am I beeing t...