Metal Mouth Message Board

I went to my dentist after my first time in braces and paid $400 or so for the whitening. What a waste! My teeth went back to the exact same shade. I have seen people who use Crest White strips with results just as good. I say try the cheaper ones first!

That's correct streo! Which makes it such an easy process (for me at least!!). Anesthesia is the bomb! I woke up in the recovery room. I was warned I make feel nauseous, but instead I felt great. It was sad because an older man who was in admitting at the same time as me, was in the recovery room an...

Oops, I had the wrong date in for the surgery. Had that May 30, 2011.

Thanks Harriet! It's been a long process but so worth it. That's great yours is going to be so short! You're going to have a great smile!

Your smile is looking great! You have beautiful shaped teeth! I know the wait can seem forever, but hang in there. They will be off in no time!!!

klobird and stepher7

I am very happy! Which feels nice because I thought after the first time around I would just have to settle. It was all worth it!

Thanks

March 2007 - Braced at 26. Problem was missing lateral incisor and a crossbite. I didn't want surgery, so went with just braces. June 2009 - Debanded. Was semi happy. Got an implant for my missing later incisor. Sept 2010 - Final retainer appt. My amazing Orthodontist offered to re-treat me if I agr...

Wow! What a beautiful smile! You must be very happy! Congrats!

So, a quick run down! Dec 2006 I decided I would ask my dentist about what I could do about my smile. I never ever thought I could have a normal smile! I was missing a lateral incisor that I was never born with and had a crossbite. I was majorly ashamed of my smile - I'm sure most people can underst...

If I could do it all over again, I would have actually prepared for this surgery! I had upper/lower and chin done on Monday. I got home yesterday without a humidifier or a decongestant. I thought I was going to have to go back to the hospital because breathing was so incredibly hard! SO - I highly r...

Thanks khublei :)

I am back into braces on Nov 8th, with surgery in 6-7 months.

Hope your journey is going good!

I went to my final Ortho appt (got my braces off June 2, 2009) and while I've been wearing my retainer faithfully, my bite is brutal! Back in 2007 I remember my Ortho talking to my about surgery, but wanted to try braces. SO... 3.5 years alter - I'm headed back to braces and to jaw surgery. Have a c...

Well after a few apts scheduled 2-3 aparts I finally have a debanding date!! Thursday June 2nd!! 728 days in braces :) My bite is on. I do have a space between my canine and lateral incisor but I'm done with the fusing.. I just want them off! I figure if I start looking at every imperfection I'll st...

Necra - I thought for sure I wasn't going to have a full smile when I started. I thought there is no way!

It took a bit, and it's still hard to see my full smile with braces on, but it's happening!!

Hang in there! When they come off you'll see a big smile!

Wow Jen - they look fabulous!!!


You must be so happy! Enjoy being brace free!

SahrMarali, You teeth are looking great so far! When you're all done you are going to have a great smile! I'm sure you know that already! I just got a new elastics configuration today. Scroll down to the bottom of http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=17192&start=75 and look at that be...