Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi all, Something that everyone might already know anyway... but just in case! I've found that when my teeth are really sore after an adjustment, it really helps if before brushing I soak the head of my toothbrush in hot water for a couple of minutes. This really softens up the bristles, and makes b...

Congratulations!
The others are right. The pain should be gone within the week and you'll be eating anything you want within a few weeks

Welcome!
Glad to hear the pain is easing. You'll be eating whatever you want in no time!

Hi funshine,
I have a couple of those too, it's just a piece of rubber tubing to protect the wire that skips a tooth from cutting into the inside of your mouth. Like you, I will also have to have springs at some point to make room for all of my teeth to be bracketed

I tried flossing the a few times in the first few days and it brought tears to my eyes! But after about a week I was flossing with no problems. I use superfloss and find it really good.

Hi TT, Congratulations on getting your braces! I'm glad you are not in too much discomfort and are managing to eat ok. Personally I prefer my electric tooth brush... I feel like I get a better clean, and that it actually hurts less. I think this is because I don't press as hard with my electric toot...

Hi MMM,
Congratulations! Hope you aren't feeling to down and out with the pain, I know I did at first! After a few days though it was much better, and now five weeks in I can eat pretty much whatever I want!
Good luck

try not to stress about it too much. You'll be fine! I'm lucky enough to have not needed spacers, but I did have eight teeth out!!

Just try to relax and be comfortable with your decision, and if you need reassurance... you know where to find us

Congratualtions! You must be very excited

Very exciting!! Good luck

I agree with the others. I tossed up if I should have clear on top or go for metal which was cheaper for ages, then decided to go for metal so I could show them off with pride, I also got coloured ligs right of the bat... then for the first few days I did not want to open my mouth!! I wished I had s...

Crowding, overbite and top centre line is way off

Ok, third time is a charm, have switched to photobucket. Thanks guys. http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh211/Lozzie83/teeth11.jpg http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh211/Lozzie83/teeth2.jpg Kitty, my expected treatment time is around two years... but there is a lot of movement to be done, especia...

Can somebody tell me what I am doing wrong with my photos?

Hopefull these links will work (I'm new at this!!)



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