Metal Mouth Message Board

I just came back from a regular dental appt today. Took almost twice as long as usual because the hygienist did an excellent job of cleaning around the braces with the wires in place. My dentist took a look and said, "Wow, you are going to be really pleased with the results when it's all done. ...

Tobacco (smoking or chewing or dipping) inhibits blood flow and bone growth/development, and does a number for sure on oral tissues. People who use tobacco are generally expected to loose teeth beginning in their 40s, assuming they begin as teens. Aside from that prediction of the AMA and others, it...

I'm one of the other recent hg wearers here on the site. I have an upper hg similar to yours only black in color, but the lower arch has j hooks that clip right into the tubes at the side of the mouth without crossing the front of the teeth. My strappage is black web combi with spring tension, very ...

welcome to the board! great to hear things are going well! I've been wired since August, and a year to year and a half more to go.

got a mouthful of inovation r by GAC. I'm comfortable. seem to be working. nothing has come loose or gotten jammed.

My partner and I are doing braces together. We've had a few appointments together but mostly not because of treatment and work schedules. My brother is now thinking about it, but we are not living in the same state so doubtful we'll have same ortho etc.

chef's are all over the place except the kitchen...so far he has managed to keep them out of the food, both here and at work!

Do it for sure! I have not been sorry a day since I began back in August.

just the usual, toughen up the tissues with gentle warm salt water rinses several times a day, and wax where needed if possible. OTC pain meds when needed.

Don't mean to lecture but:

1) smoking interferes with bone growth and stability and will lengthen and possibly compromise your ortho treatment

2) you've heard the other health issues

3) there are all kinds of great options out there to help you quit now

4) ok said enough

joe, I don't have a time frame other than 18-24 months initial estimate. Originally I was going to loose a few teeth but things were moving so well the ortho said he could do this without extractions IF I could see myself using headgear. Well here I am. I suppose once everything is where he wants it...

several kids/teens in church with braces, but none in the choir at present. I'm the only adult showing any mouth metal.

I don't have any sinus issues (unless I have a bad cold) but have to say I'm used to the pressure now and it feels "right".

Thank you. Happy New Year etc back at you. You don't have to have anything earth shattering to say. Just check in and say hi. c ya round.

I'm a tenor, got good pitch and I can read music. I don't sing with the gear in cause I'd spray too much.

crowding, before the wisdoms came out, misalignment, slight bite issues