Metal Mouth Message Board

I think sometimes thinking about getting something done is more scary then actually getting it done. :shock: Easy for us to tell you not to be scared. :roll: You will be ok. The dentist knows that everyone that comes in is scared. A good dentist will take the time and make sure you are doing ok. Tak...

Realizingadream...I too was on the same medication. My ortho would only do braces if I have clearance from my doctor. My doctor was telling me about the risk...even tho they are extremely rare , she had to inform me of them. And with that....I had to be off my meds for 2 months. By the time I get my...

stephanopolous..Welcome! I hope this will be easier and less painful for you soon. I am so looking forward to getting my braces. I get them Aug 6th. Will have clear on top and metal on bottom. I have wanted this for a long time also. I am glad I am not the only that is super excited about getting br...

Congrats BriaP..and welcome!! I hope the next couple of weeks are not too bad for you. I have two crowns myself...but they are in the back. I will be getting my braces in Aug. I hope someone on here can help with your questions. Good luck with everything !! It will be worth it!

Welcome Lisa! And good luck! This place is great if you have any questions! I am learning all I can before I get my braces on in Aug.

THANKS!!!

Hello!! Michele.... I am fairly new to this board also. I am learning so much also. I finally have a date for my braces. Aug 6th. I am so excited. But I also know what could possibly be ahead the first couple of weeks. Thanks to everyone here contributing their experience and advice.

Sunshine Ray and Tmjjill...thank you both so much!! Rhibee...BOOO!! I want to lose weight..not gain it!! Kolbird..Good friends are hard to find. I am sure that will not change with your friend. Tobilei...I am so sorry to hear about your cat. Cat lover here...ours are a big part of our family. Isthis...

Well, By this time your braces are on. I hope you are doing ok right now !!

I am thinking of my summer and how lucky I am. One of my best friends and her husband are driving from Ohio to Az to visit us first week of July. My brother is buying me airline tickets so I can fly home the end of July to Ohio for my brother in laws retirement party. I have 2 sons that live in Ohio...

I have two crowns. They are in the back. I do not have braces yet. In Aug I will get them. I am worried about my crowns breaking.

Good luck! I cannot wait until I get this process started!!!

YAY!! Congrats Jem!!!

Wow! What a difference. Your teeth look great! I really hope I have as much success as everyone on here !!

Oh No Bracedstudentsurgeon! After all you have been through to get your gorgeous smile! New to this , I know nothing about retainers...but is there a different one that would not make you throw up all the time ? And to "retain" your teeth that you worked so hard to fix!