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- Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:51 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Spacer stuck for >10 months
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1029
Spacer stuck for >10 months
I just pulled an old spacer from way up inside my gum, wedged between two banded molars. It's been sore and bleeding for a while, but I couldn't find anything in there. I am good about flossing and brushing, but this would bleed every time. I just went to the dentist for a cleaning this week, and al...
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 8:59 am
- Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
- Topic: Anybody has experience flossing with casted arm?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3245
Re: Anybody has experience flossing with casted arm?
I use a water flosser exclusively. Highly recommended.
- Thu Jul 16, 2020 4:00 pm
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Braces at 39
- Replies: 4
- Views: 270
Re: Braces at 39
I had the same issue when I started out, and I realized it's staining. Don't panic! But definitely do not be afraid to ask your orthodontist anything that is on your mind, that's their job to help you! I promise you are not going to make them feel bad. Use your voice and ask for what you want! I got...
- Thu Jul 16, 2020 3:58 pm
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Traditional braces at 28
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7608
Re: Traditional braces at 28
How do they feel? I like all the colors! You look good with them.
I just get black or navy because I'm boring.
Como se sienten? Me gustan todos los colores! Te ves bien con ellos.
Me pongo negro o azul marino porque soy aburrida. He olvidado casi todo mi espanol.
I just get black or navy because I'm boring.
Como se sienten? Me gustan todos los colores! Te ves bien con ellos.
Me pongo negro o azul marino porque soy aburrida. He olvidado casi todo mi espanol.

- Tue Jun 23, 2020 5:52 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Hello! Braces in mid to late fifties
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7098
Re: Hello! Braces in mid to late fifties
I’m so happy for you! I can already see a ton of progress! And I’m glad you went with the traditional braces- I think that is a great choice. I avoided smiling or having my picture taken for years. So nice to have confidence and to stop hiding! Thank you! I am pretty happy with it all so far, even ...
- Thu Jun 04, 2020 2:15 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Heading back to the ortho--more than 3 months later
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3435
Re: Heading back to the ortho--more than 3 months later
I think my molars are starting to rotate, too.
I still haven't been able to go in for an adjustment since Feb, but my other teeth are still continuing to shift in a good way.
I still haven't been able to go in for an adjustment since Feb, but my other teeth are still continuing to shift in a good way.
- Sun May 10, 2020 6:39 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Hello! Braces in mid to late fifties
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7098
Re: Hello! Braces in mid to late fifties
I see now that I am unable to view anyone else's photos, so maybe nobody can see mine. Is that true?
- Sun May 10, 2020 6:35 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Hello! Braces in mid to late fifties
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7098
Re: Hello! Braces in mid to late fifties
Even with the delays in treatment due to COVID-19, I am so happy so far with this. I am more confident already, and it just feels better. I am thrilled. It's impressive how fast things are moving. I still have a very long way to go, including major surgery, but I am not afraid to smile anymore. http...
- Tue Apr 14, 2020 4:15 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: New to braces - questions about bite!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4008
Re: New to braces - questions about bite!
Hello! I also have braces due to my teeth getting all messed up because of Smile Direct aligners. It's normal for things to not feel quite right from time to time during your adjustments. At my last one, I couldn't close my mouth without biting right into both cheeks for a week or so. Every new adju...
- Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:54 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Worthwhile to get braces at 38?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4607
Re: Worthwhile to get braces at 38?
That's not really a judgment I can make, that's between you and your ortho. What is your hesitation? Having braces is not a big deal, I don't mind them. They take a bit of getting used to.
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:20 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Worthwhile to get braces at 38?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4607
Re: Worthwhile to get braces at 38?
It is absolutely worth it. In a couple of years, you will be a couple years older, braces or not.
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 12:38 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Hello! Braces in mid to late fifties
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7098
Re: Hello! Braces in mid to late fifties
Here is my before photo, the day I got my braces on. As you can see, I have quite of correction to be done. I am so excited that my orthodontist and oral surgeon say they can fix me, I have gone through a lot of orthodontists who were afraid to take me on. It's honestly going to change my life, and ...
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:43 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Hello! Braces in mid to late fifties
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7098
Re: Hello! Braces in mid to late fifties
Thanks, all. I'm about 5 weeks in, and so far it's been fine. I am having some "leveling" devices put on in about 2 weeks, I suspect that's where the fun will really begin. I will spend about 9 or 10 months with an ever-worsening bite since I have a class II malocclusion and will have surgery to fix...
- Fri Feb 07, 2020 4:08 pm
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: Post Op from Surgery done Jan 28th 2020
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5786
Re: Post Op from Surgery done Jan 28th 2020
How are you feeling now?
- Sat Feb 01, 2020 8:37 am
- Forum: Oral (Orthognathic) Surgery
- Topic: Post Op from Surgery done Jan 28th 2020
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5786
Re: Post Op from Surgery done Jan 28th 2020
I have not had my surgery yet, so I can't help with suggestions, but I wanted to say this is fantastic to read. Sounds like you're doing really well, and I appreciate the detailed information about how you're doing post-op. Thank you for sharing.