Metal Mouth Message Board

Hello
I can't help with your question, but was wondering if you could show pics of the gaps before and after IPR? I potentially need to have IPR done and would love to see how much actually gets shaved off/how much space is created. Thanks!

Paw paw ointment works a charm!

I got blue bite bumps on my molars which prevents the bracket from breaking, but I can't chew my food.

Was in the same situation as you and ultimately decided against invisalign because it would take a bit longer than braces and the results were not as predictable. I guess if your ortho agreed to finish off with braces if you're not happy with the result, then go for it!

9000 AUD
ceramic braces upper and lower
~12 months

28. Never needed braces but my teeth started to move a bit and thought better now than never!

I just ceramic braces too and they do feel bulky. I can't smile with my mouth closed anymore and have been eating a liquid diet for 5 days. Got to think about the end result, it'll be worth it!

I just got Clarity Advanced Ceramic Braces banded last week but in hindsight should've probably gone with the Clarity SL as the brackets are smaller and the metal is minimal. With the Clarity Advances Ceramic Braces - the colour doesn't match my teeth anyway so they're still visible. Oh well, it's t...