Metal Mouth Message Board

Just wanted to clarefy the aspect of numbness on the lower lip (or of both lips) following an orthognathic surgery procedure. It is common that a transient, temporary numbness will occur in the first few post-surgical weeks. In general, over time, the sensibility will return. In some cases it takes ...

I am in total agreement with youagree. It is totally acceptable that professionals work with referrals they trust. It just blew me away that this one patient from Canada had to seek opinions from oral surgeons all the way from Alabama and California after being told there are no qualified ones in hi...

Hi there, I'm an orthodontist. Let me try to answer your questions. > Is it okay to soak my retainer in mouth wash? As answered by the privious posting, yes. Try to use clear mouthwash to minimize tinting of your Essix. > Is it normal for my teeth/gums to hurt and teeth to feel loose? If your gums w...

I am appalled by this thread. It's a wake up call for patients and all professionals involved in orthodontic/oral surgery care. I'm a young orthodontist and have done very few surgical cases. Coincidentally, I was speaking with a referring general dentist today on the topic of selecting a good oral ...

I'm an orthodontist in Los Angeles, CA and I am used to telling my patients to wear each tray for 3 weeks. Why? Because this way I feel they will get the most movement out of each tray. Last week I attended a study group meeting and exchanged opinions and experiences with other orthodontists who als...