Metal Mouth Message Board

Hey to all! I haven't been on in quite some time, but I wanted to let all of you know that I'm three weeks from being metal-free! It will have been 15 months, when all is said and done. I was supposed to have braces on for 18-24 months, but I did EVERYTHING my Ortho told me to do... (For example, el...

Skip27- Hey there! I agree with Meryaten and Jillianleab...TRY not to worry about what others think, and instead, think of what a great thing you are doing for your oral health! Yeah...easy for me to say...but let me tell you, I felt the exact same way (as you) in the beginning. In fact, I still do ...

Hi!! Welcome!! I've been in braces for about 4 1/2 months as well. It's been interesting to see my teeth change so dramatically! I've been thrilled, and it seems there's more room in my mouth than I thought! :) I started elastics a couple of weeks ago for overbite. I haven't noticed dramatic changes...

Yes, I agree with Delag. I, too, had more things to correct than I originally thought. I'm not sure where you live, but generally, here in the US, you can get a FREE consultation. And I recommend you get MORE than just one consultation.

Good luck!
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Chris- WOW!! What a difference 8 months can make, huh? Your midlines look great! I'll keep in mind that if my overbite is stubborn, I'll consider requesting a stronger elastic. I can feel pressure on my teeth, so I know something is happening. I appreciate ALL of your encouragement, and stories! If ...

Yes!!! This inspires me!! Your teeth really are so beautiful! I'm so impressed! And seeing your pic, makes me so encouraged! Thanks for sharing.

Smile on!
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Hi everyone, I was started on elastics, at my last adjustment, for an overbite. I was wondering...do they really work? Will they improve my overbite, and if so, by how much? 20%? 50%??? My configuration is #6 lower, to # 3 upper. I have no crossbite. The elastics don't bother me at all...except when...

Lyn- HI!! Wow...only 26 days, huh? That's exciting! From looking at your pics, I'd say they look good! What, specifically, do you see as not being ready? For example, what specific teeth? That would help me when I look at the pic. Is your bite good? Comfortable? Also, follow your "gut" fee...

New boy James- Hi! Thanks for the encouragement...I am pretty happy, as my teeth are straightening out nicely!
I have really noticed some great movement, and it's making me want to smile more and more!
Again, thanks!
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Mery- Thanks! Glad you noticed the molar buildups...and glad that they're GONE!! I think my teeth are coming along! It's great for me to see those earlier pics...really shows how far my teeth have come! Again, thank you!


Hannah- Thank you!!

BIG Smiles!
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Gracie-

They are looking goooood!!!! Keep on!
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Hi all! Here are some pics of my progress! This is the first time I've posted pics...so I hope it works! http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l81/eaglesoaring/100_0813.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l81/eaglesoaring/100_0817.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l81/eaglesoaring/100_0826.jpg htt...

Wow!! A whole year, huh? Congrats on that! I'm sorry to hear that you are discouraged. When I've been discouraged, I've made myself look at my original pics...(as unattractive as they are), and that helped me to look on the brighter side. I've had a few times where I feel like nothing is happening, ...

I'll listen to your advice! No cats or dogs! Or little kiddo's that could hit me in the mouth! LOL.

Thanks, Mery...you've been very helpful!
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Mery- I'll hang in there, and I have switched to some medium-soft food, and am feeling pretty good this afternoon! Don't misunderstand, if I got bumped in the mouth, it would hurt like the dickens...but, there's no reason that would happen, so I'm thinking it'll just get better! It was just surprisi...