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by FlowerPower
Thu Apr 13, 2017 7:52 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Reccommended type of braces? and Colour?
Replies: 14
Views: 1308

Re: Reccommended type of braces? and Colour?

I'm also African with clear braces. A few things, I've read clear braces work more slowly so it may add time to your treatment plan. They're also supposedly more difficult to remove from your teeth. Keep those things in mind before committing. They were the same price as metal braces for me. I haven...
by FlowerPower
Wed Apr 12, 2017 5:23 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Day 1 and I already want to rip them off! Help!
Replies: 20
Views: 1584

Re: Day 1 and I already want to rip them off! Help!

Thankyou everyone for all your helpful comments. How long can I expect the pain to last before it subsides? I mean the aching / sensitive teeth pain And then also how long did it take for your gums to get used to the braces? I can't imagine everyone puts wax on their brackets every single day for a...
by FlowerPower
Tue Apr 11, 2017 2:54 pm
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: 1st post!
Replies: 48
Views: 8403

Re: 1st post!

You're my braces twin! :lol: I sucked my thumb for a long time too! I have ceramic top and bottoms and am fixing an open bite and moderate crowding. I'm 28. I was told I may need extractions but they hasn't happened yet. I wonder how quickly you'll see changes once those teeth are removed!
by FlowerPower
Mon Apr 10, 2017 6:39 pm
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: A month in Italy! Red Wine and ligatures...
Replies: 6
Views: 1315

Re: A month in Italy! Red Wine ans ligatures...

Smoke or gray colored ligs won't stain. Light blue is also an option. However, I have heard from differing sources that depending on bracket types, some ceramic styles CAN alo stain as well. I would take a bottle of water with you and make sure to swig after drinking wine. You also may want to brush...
by FlowerPower
Mon Apr 10, 2017 1:09 pm
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: Ceramic braces on lower teeth - your experience?
Replies: 7
Views: 1750

Re: Ceramic braces on lower teeth - your experience?

I have clear on top and bottom. I was a bit afraid at first since everyone says it's bad and your teeth are prone to chipping. However, at a full 2 months in I can say I haven't noticed any problems thus far. The bottom is actually a bit more comfortable than the top.
by FlowerPower
Mon Apr 10, 2017 12:50 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Enamel ruined from braces removal?
Replies: 28
Views: 7720

Re: Enamel ruined from braces removal?

This makes me nervous because I have fillings on all 4 front teeth and now I'm afraid my tooth my break when they take the braces off. :| I also have ceramic braces and I know they're harder to remove.
by FlowerPower
Sun Apr 02, 2017 1:30 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Coffee lover
Replies: 9
Views: 913

Re: Coffee lover

Metal or Ceramic?

Metal doesn't really stain but if you like coffee and you must have it, brush after every cup or if that's not available then rinse your mouth out with water or drink a cup after coffee.
by FlowerPower
Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:29 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Do I have flared teeth after braces?
Replies: 30
Views: 14625

Re: Do I have flared teeth after braces?

Let us know how this goes! I almost feel as if your ortho didn't try her best to straighten your teeth. Sometimes extractions are needed and that's ok.
by FlowerPower
Tue Mar 28, 2017 3:17 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: New here!
Replies: 4
Views: 394

Re: New here!

I have ceramic uppers and lowers. Depending on your bite, it's an option. So far, I like mine. They can be a little bulky but you get used to them. If you're worried about staining, get light blue or gray ligs. I have clear ones and haven't gotten any staining but I haven't eaten curry. I have had c...
by FlowerPower
Tue Mar 28, 2017 1:15 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: New to braces, really need help!
Replies: 9
Views: 917

Re: New to braces, really need help!

Without braces your teeth will progressively get worse and depending on your issue, will be harder to treat as an adult. I'm not 15, I'm older than you, but is it that serious? You're not paying for them and this seems to be the common age to have braces in. Maybe it's the realization seeing in but ...
by FlowerPower
Fri Mar 24, 2017 12:43 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Brushing Habits
Replies: 15
Views: 1404

Re: Brushing Habits

2 to 3x a day. During the week, 3x a day and on the weekend at home 2. It also depends on what I eat. If I eat a big meal on the weekends then I go ahead and brush. I mainly drink water but if I drink a Special K or suck on a hard candy I'm not always gonna get up and go brush.
by FlowerPower
Thu Mar 23, 2017 11:40 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Enamel ruined from braces removal?
Replies: 28
Views: 7720

Re: Enamel ruined from braces removal?

what type of braces did you have if you don't mind me asking. Ceramic or metal?
by FlowerPower
Wed Mar 22, 2017 4:35 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Tooth pain didn't start until 3 months after ceramic braces
Replies: 5
Views: 471

Re: Tooth pain didn't start until 3 months after ceramic braces

My first wire change wasn't until a little over 2 months. 7-8 weeks. I had to go in earlier because my brackets kept coming undone and my next appointment out is rougly another 2 months. But yes, your teeth will change throughout the whole ordeal and some days will be worse than others. Mine really ...
by FlowerPower
Wed Mar 15, 2017 7:50 am
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: I want them off!!
Replies: 30
Views: 3468

Re: I want them off!!

I have ceramic braces (NOT Damo) but I remember the first week feeling SO depressed. I even made a thread on here asking if anyone had switched over to metal before. :lol: I almost couldn't hold my mouth shut, couldn't talk properly and they just felt so damn big! However, it does get better. A mont...
by FlowerPower
Tue Mar 14, 2017 9:47 am
Forum: The Bracket Club
Topic: new member: I am an orthodontist.
Replies: 10
Views: 1685

Re: new member: I am an orthodontist.

Maybe you could make a master thread where you answer user questions. If you go to the main forum you will see a bunch of questions from braced newbies, myself included. It would be nice to hear from a trained professional.