Metal Mouth Message Board

Last month on the 9th ( I think), I had my first adjustment. I'm bot sure when I'll have my expander placed in, but I do worry for whenever that is. I don't want any major gaps, so I'm still lying in wait for that. The tender was pretty strong, and it took about a good couple of weeks for it to comp...

Hello All, Just wanted to update you guys to let you know that the tenderness in my mouth is basically gone. I can no chew in ALL of my mouth now, and it feels really great! One tooth here or there may get a little loose, but by the next day they are stronger and more set. I've taken pictures, I'm s...

Hey all,

Can anyone tel me how to post pics? I've finaly dug out my camera and I'm ready to post pics, just can't figure out how to upload them. Thanks!


MissJoey

I am having so trouble chewing. I can only chew on ONE side of my mouth, and it's getting pretty irritating. I'm still having discomfort on the other side because it feels like the metal band on top is either too tight, or it's still creating space between the teeth. I've really got to know what is ...

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!! Yes! I do use TOOO much salt while rinsing, I KNOW I do. Next time, I'll use a pinch of it and add more water. That sounds about right. The bands aren't bothering me at all now, so that's great news. Its just the hooks that stands off of them. I've got wax on it right now ...

Hey guys,


You can read about my brace day in my other blog board. It's under MissJoey's Braces Story, under "Braces Stories". Thanks!!!



MissJoey

Hello!!!


Quick question: How long are you prescribed to wear your expander? I will be getting one, and I know it breaks the bite slowly over time, but I was just curious as to how long (approximately) I'd have to have it in. Thanks!!! Take care of yourself during treatment!


MissJoey

Today I was a little more tender, but nothing near unbearable. I took a couple of Advil just in case, but there was no throbing or anything. I've also been using TONS of wax (this is day 2 and I've already almost completely run out!). :) I am having a couple other problems, though. The ends of the b...

Hello to all of my braced buddies!!! I'm finally part of your world. I had my braces put on. What an experience, a good one though. The spacers help to move my teeth apart, which made it easier to slide the metal bands on. I was so worried about how I would look. I LOOK GREAT!!! There will be no adj...

Hey guys, Today is the big day! I go in in about 2 hours to change my life. I keep looking in the mirror to see the last glimpses of the 'before' shot. I know I'll forget how I used to look. I'm so scared. I am definitely afraid of how I'll look. So I'll snap a few shots of myself before I go so tha...

Somebody out there PLEASE tell me this gets better!!! I've had my spacers in for four days now, and man! I guess my teeth are spacing apart, because I can feel it like a mother!!! My nerves are VERY tender to the touch, and already I'm having a tough time eating the foods I love. I've stocked up on ...

Hey, Does anyone happen to know if the Damon brackets cost more than the regular metal ones, or are the Damons just as a result of new technology? My brace day is this coming Monday, and I wasn't sure which "metal braces" I was going to be getting. Some things just become obsolete (or old ...

I'm so proud that you have finally begun your journey! I've got my spacers in, and my brace day is this coming Monday, March 12th. I'm very excited, and I'm trying to get all of my supplies together for when I start. I've bought jello, pudding, mashed potatoes, and other soft stuff to eat. My teeth ...

Hey Mike, I originally read your posting last night, but I never got a chance to post a reply. I really felt like I was there on your whole journey. I didn't jump ahead and look at the photos until reading the preceding text. It was so intriguing!!! Haha! You should go into some kind of production c...

Dear Marley, I am 22, and I get my braces on on YOUR birthday, March 6. I'm really proud of you for taking that step out finally. I'm finally doing the same exact thing. I had people telling me that I looked fine, but it's really about what you want as a person, you know? I had my spacers put in tod...