Metal Mouth Message Board

I just had another exposure surgery done last week after my chain broke. The surgeon flapped up the gum and put on the bracket and chain and sutured it. I was afraid the tooth had become ankylosed since it was not moving and caused the bracket and chain to come off. The surgeon did what he could to ...

I'm so sorry you didnt have a good experience. I woke up this morning expecting to feel bad and i still feel really good, the bleeding stopped yesterday but i slept with gauze anyway and had very little blood on the gauze this morning. It sounds like you had a clot that formed that came loose and ca...

Good for you, I am 35 and have had them for a year. My husband thinks their "cute" I have people find out how old I am and they cant beleive it because I look so young so there are some perks aside from great teeth. I can also tell you that you will no longer hide your smile once you have ...

I had both upper canines (#6 and #11) exposed today at 8 am. This was the first surgery I had EVER had so I was very apprehensive. They took me back where the asst and surgeon himself got me all set up, started my IV and gave me the medication (I beleive it was Versed).The next thing i knew, he woke...

I had both upper canines (#6 and #11) exposed today at 8 am. This was the first surgery I had EVER had so I was very apprehensive. They took me back where the asst and surgeon himself got me all set up, started my IV and gave me the medication (I beleive it was Versed). I went to sleep and remember ...

I had both upper canines (#6 and #11) exposed today at 8 am. This was the first surgery I had EVER had so I was very apprehensive. They took me back where the asst and surgeon himself got me all set up, started my IV and gave me the medication (I beleive it was Versed). I went to sleep and remember ...

Although I cannot relate to your story as I have different mouth issues I too have surgery coming up to bring down my impacted canines. I am 34 so we are close in age. I'm sure that you, like me, wish this were done when we were in our teen years like everyone else but it is exciting to finally get ...

I can relate to your story although I am 34! I too have both canines impacted and currently ortho making space for the two impacted canines to come down. The baby teeth are gone and I look pretty crazy with all the gaps in my mouth. Be glad you can take care of this situation at your age, I have hat...

I dont even wear the colors I just have the braces. I feel like I may be too old for them =) You do not have to choose any, just see what you think once you get them on and go from there.

Just got back from the ortho office, I feel like a new woman! They said they are just moving a lot this time and that even if it is a weekend I can call them and leave a message and if/when someone comes by to check messages they can call me and they can cut it. I am lucky I am with a small ortho of...

Thank you all for the replies, I was truly having a weak moment. That is what I love about this board, there is always someone that can relate to what you are going through on this crazy journey! I am going to the orthodontist this morning to get the darn thing cut and I hope if my teeth decide to m...

I searched forever and still did not find anyone complaining about wires sticking them as teeth move. I had first adjustment end of april and have had to go back to orthodontist to get wire on the right clipped as it was digging into my gums and I had used tons of wax to no avail. Anyway, they clipp...

You can watch the clip on youtube.com by searching for impacted canine but beware, knowlege is power but in some situations not knowing may be better. I am 34 also and got braces in march, surgery is upcoming and after watching the video I now know whats going to happen! Good luck and the sooner you...

Good luck, please update on how it went I have surgery coming up in the near future. We want all the gory details!!!! I hope it goes well and be sure and get good pain meds to get you through.

I just recently had my first adjustment on Tuesday the 22nd and then had my teeth cleaned at dentist office on Thursday the 24th. It was a little uncomfortable since I was still a little sore but teeth look great, had needed to clean them before i got braces and it wasnt time yet (i go every 6 month...