Metal Mouth Message Board

Boy, you have that right, signandreturn. I am about 4 months into the experience and like you have become a bit of a fanatic about oral hygiene. I finally got high praise from my hygienist at my last visit for the condition of my gums, etc.! It's funny how much that meant to me. I had been only usin...

Thanks for your encouragement! After two months I am slowly adjusting, but I swear this week the braces seemed to have gotten bigger! Is there any connection between getting braced and going insane?

Dan

Another oldie but moldy checking in at age 62, and like the old guy have had my Damon's for about a month. Life goes on.
Dan

First, consult with a well-respected orthodontist to evaluate your specific situation. A month into my two-year adventure, I am getting quite comfortable with my braces, and find that I had been making a much bigger deal about them than anyone else. I do miss some of my favorite foods such as popcor...

Does gin count?

I'm new too, DrB and wish you the best of luck. I am so glad I found this forum.

Hey DF, Welcome to the club! Like you I am new to the whole braces thing, got them about a month ago. I am a lot older than you, but had similar feelings. I am in charge of a group of people on a project and have many people I have to interact with face-to-face on a daily basis. My concern was that ...

or braces, to get a more youthful look" is one of my responses to getting braces at age 62, about a month ago. So far, so good, only minor issues but I think I will live through it. I questioned my decision many times during the first week -- my teeth weren't really that crooked -- and at my ag...

I have transformed into some sort of OCD for oral hygeiene after having my braces applied about a month ago :D . Bought one of each "tool' that was recommended, including a half dozen travel toothbrushes that I stash in my cars, my office, you name it. Phew, at age 62 what an experience! My tea...