Metal Mouth Message Board

I really like the BraceGard in the Brace Relief Pocket Kits. I know it's like OrthoSil, but I also wish you sold BraceGard in bigger quantities. I agree with the others for bite wafers and disclosing tablets. Can't think of anything else right now. I agree. I think what makes the Braceguard nice is...

9/27 (but on high the thing could probably peel paint off the wall – don’t know how anyone can use it at that setting). Ha-ha! I've thought the same myself- it would decimate my gums! I've wondered if it can be used for a) getting extra glue off your teeth post braces, b) cleaning dentures, c) powe...

Wafers to bite on after adjustments.

I live in the Tampa Bay area. My insurance paid $1,360. I paid $2,250. (does not include retention). I have met several adults with braces. I work with teenagers who either want braces or have them so it really hasn't been a big deal for me. My students often tell me what color they want me to choos...

There was already a thread started on this: viewtopic.php?t=35376&highlight=molds+made

Does anyone know the inner dimensions of the bath that comes with Retainerbrite?

12-18 months felt like forever and I know I posted my most negative post around month 16 or so when my mouth HURT and I felt trapped in my braces. I now have a little less than 2 months until everything comes off. I am really trying not to think about it because that makes the time go incredibly slow.

When I was a teen, I chewed holes in my essix within a year (I was one stressed out kid) and my lateral bite was never as good as it was with braces. I was also given a Hawley retainer but it was left in a napkin somewhere less than a week after I got it. My brother, however, is on his second Hawley...

I would use it carefully and obviously not between the teeth with spacers. I honestly thought that using warm water and baking soda really helped my gums when they were super sore those first few months. I liken it to a tooth/gum massage. Just make sure you start at one and gradually increase power ...

I concur, ortho fees are more about paying someone for their expertise. Perhaps this new ortho has had more training or uses more modern technology. I know from all my consults as well as comparing this round of braces to my first round is that there are several different ways to achieve similar mov...

I think it depends on what kind of phone people have. I have a phone made by a fruit company that also operates on wifi. I've bought tons of stuff from Amazon on it especially since I have free shipping. I often go physical shopping, find a better deal from Amazon on my phone and buy it. I think mob...

hal2me wrote:How exciting! Congratulations to you! Hope I get some news like that soon!

We're only one day apart. I hope so as well. I know there are ppl who have been in braces for longer than us, but knowing I am really close makes the pain better :)

Retainer impressions on 11/2, debanding 11/16. Just in time for Thanksgiving!

Take pictures! It's easier to notice differences when you compare two photos.

My last adjustment (crossing my fingers) was today! I have box elastics, powerchain and "steps" in my archwires (which are made from what feels like the wire they use in chain link fences)! My ortho said that I would have an eval on 11/2 and that if I was happy and he was happy, I'd have i...