Metal Mouth Message Board

All, I hope this hasn't been asked before. But for the first time (in roughly 6-7 adjustments) my orthodontist has fitted me with new wires top and bottom that have a 'curl' in them (for want of a better description). One on each side, top and bottom, between two brackets the wire curls around to fo...

Hello all .. not sure if anyone is interested in an update, but I am fast approaching the 3 month mark. I have to say all of your help and advice on this forum has been excellent. I have not had any real trouble with pain or soreness at all, even after the first two adjustments. A little pain from s...

Good luck with your treatment Drama Queen. I'm a 24 year old from Australia up to around about the same stage as you (3 months) and going well.

It is amazing what a change is noticable already.

Hi steak and others, I too have an underbite and slight crossbite problem. I have just been braced this week. Initially, I went to the orthodontist who was recommended by my family dentist - he took an x-ray and said 2 years in braces with jaw surgery. Obviously I freaked out a little (hadn't though...

Thanks everyone for your messages of support! Really is good to have a place like this - everyone has been so supportive of each other. Both wires went on today, starting to feel a little sore which I am sure will get worse in the next few days. Haven't had any real dramas with the brackets rubbing,...

Hi all, Have been reading this board for a while now, and have found it to be a very worthwhile read with plenty of good advice with a positive feel. A bit of background .. I'm a 24yo male from Sydney, Australia. Have had some concerns about my bite for probably two years now. Eventually went back t...

Looks like there are a few of us from Australia .. I just had spacers put in this morning, job will be finished next Tuesday 15th.

I'm also 24yo from Sydney. Good luck with your treatment sharonm.