Metal Mouth Message Board

So I had my first real appointment today, the appointment that says, "OK, I am doing it and you are going to my orthodontist!" (I saw about 4 different orthos, hoping someone would give me a different diagnosis, no such luck!) I found out today the plan is to put brackets on first, then th...

I am right there with you!! I have been very hesitant for over a year- lol! But I have been told to either do it now or have jaw surgery in ten years. I will need four extractions as well. I will soon be 32 and have a job where I work with people every day as well. I have an appt tomorrow to see wha...

You are soo very right!

I totally understand! I keep telling people I am swearing off guys for the next 18-20 months for fear that I will meet someone and not go through with it- lol!! Glad you have found someone ahead of time who is backing you up 100%

I totally understand! I keep telling people I am swearing off guys for the next 18-20 months for fear that I will meet someone and not go through with it- lol!! Glad you have found someone ahead of time who is backing you up 100%

Hi Everyone!! Amy- I am so glad you were doing ok last night after your extractions on Saturday. How did today go??? I hope everything went well and that you are feeling ok! Just think... you are two HUGE steps closer to being done! CCS56- Thanks so much for the message. I am afraid that I won't be ...

Hi Jo! I think everyone had the same title of their first posting... or at least felt it! Good luck with the 27th! I am probably a month behind you, just made the appointment to go with the orthodontist I have decided on (I have seen about 5, hoping someone would give me another alternative, no suck...

Thanks for the response Bill! You are lucky that you have already found that someone... easier to hold on to them during this process than to find them- lol!

How long have you had them? How much time do you have left? Bet you will have a great smile for your wedding!

I am so excited to follow your journey through this. Hopefully I will just be about a month behind you. And it sounds like you've got very supportive friends, boyfriend and family (yes, even though your dad will make fun of you- lol!). And just think, you'll still have the majority of your 20's with...

Once again, thanks everyone for your replies! Amy- congrats on the successful extractions! How are you feeling today? Hopefully still no pain! I am happy to hear that some people did get their braces on first and then got their teeth extracted. Any sort of camoflauge (even if it just a wire) will he...

Thanks for the great responses everyone! Miss Smiley, I hope you do get an early release! That sounds like the greatest gift ever! Fay, thanks so much for the information! Not sure how I feel about having 4 gaping holes in my mouth with nothing to somewhat cover it (like a wire) for 2 weeks but I gu...

I'm not sure which I am more impressed with... the fact that you are doing it or that you found someone to perform the extractions on a Saturday! How many teeth are you getting extracted?

Please let me know how it goes and I wish you the best of luck!!

Hi Everyone! I am in my early 30's and thinking about getting braces (for the 2nd time). I have seen a couple of different orthodontists already who have all said the same thing... 4 extrations (one on each side... the tooth next to each "canine" heading towards the back of my mouth) and b...

Hi Everyone! So I am in the group that had braces way too early and now am in my early 30's and have to get them again... to prevent major jaw problems later on in life but also just to make them more straight. So, I know there are lots of adults who have braces (and I have thoroughly enjoyed readin...