Metal Mouth Message Board

Pictures and xrays only for me - no molds

Has anyone tried a light weight universal sports mouth guard while sleeping. If not molded I wouldn't think it would restrict tooth movement but would cushion between brackets and cheeks...

When you get to the point of only a few months left for an early release - do you end up with mixed feelings of can't wait to be done and not getting your money's worth for a full term treatment...?

I like the shots idea but with my luck i would end up with a sore mouth and a hangover😖

It can be frustrating not knowing the ultimate plan. At my first adjustment they put a power chain across just my four top front teeth - there were no gaps and not much movement needed. Now a small gap is starting to form in front of my canine tooth on both sides-I assume they planned it that way bu...

Does anyone have any tips or tricks, other than lots of wax, to prevent elastic hooks and brackets from gouging your cheeks while sleeping on your side? Lower hooks especially causing issues when laying on a pillow...

Did those that had impressions done have appliances beyond regular brackets? Maybe that is the difference...

Just ask... With all the money you pay you should have some say in how things are done. If it can't be done without additional procedures it may be wirth it to have it your way

Thanks for the insight - I thought they had skipped a step and rushed ahead. At second consultation after agreeing to financial terms and all they asked if I was ready... Not realizing they meant right now type of ready. I guess I expected more advance prep but after a brief moment of panic it was a...

Is it normal to not have any impressions or scans done before full braces? They took xrays and pictures but thats it...