can further elaborate it?

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Added on July 4, 2011, 11:38 amso don need to remove them ?
what if they come out after I done my braces?
the bad thing is u don knw when they wan to come out...
haiz...waiting only...

This post has been edited by king_lover23: Jul 4 2011, 11:38 AM

treatment duration for Damon is the same... proven by may research... in fact, you dun need research to proof it if you know how it works... it's basically the same thing as any other fix braces appliance... it's just the way it secures the wyre that's different.... most systems uses coloured bands to keep it in place... Damon doesn't use that, it has a build in 'gate' 'clip' to hold it...

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Added on July 5, 2011, 11:54 amthe more force the wyre apply on the teeth, the faster the teeth move... the shorter the treatment duration.....

same goes for pain... more force more pain....

This post has been edited by DrBarbarian: Jul 5 2011, 11:54 AM

Hi Doctor,
It has been nice to have you here....
What do you mean by "Damon doesn't use that, it has a build in 'gate' 'clip' to hold it..."?
You mean damon system come in a set of bracket and archwire come in a set?

I am considering ceramic or damon braces. Can i hear the pro and con from you? and of cause the differences in cost.
I have 4 wisdom tooths with me now and one was not align properly as was told by dentist.
Very likely i will need that to be removed before the braces.

Thank you.

Aji.

damon has a build in locking device that locks the arch wire in place..... so the orthodontist don't have to use those coloured bands to keep to tie down the wire.... makes life easier for the orthodontist....

Ceramic is not that obvious compare to damon.... normal metal bracket is 'fashionable' as some ppl like the colour bands!!

hi there.. I only knw government hospital got do braces for age below 18...
but now I am 22,can I do braces in government hospital also ?
need to wait how long normally ?

Anyone know which orthodontist who is good in ceramic braces in Klang Valley area?
Thank you.
Aji.

they are all good.....

Appreciate if someone can provide the information for orthodontist who provide ceramic braces in Klang Valley.
Thank you very much.
Aji.

is it still possible to go for teeth braces if the front tooth had done root treatment before??

Ajiajo... I believe they have ceramics......

Cathy.... yes..... no difference unless your root treatment is not well done....

i see, thanks for clearing my doubt... cos last time the dentist said i should avoid biting hard food with that front tooth, not sure teeth braces is considered "hard" to it or not

try university dentistry if want cheaper, but waiting list sooooooo looonnngggg.
i was told if your root is not strong or have some problem, the you need to correct it first before using braces, otherwise it might make the teeth even weaker... The dentist should check and tell you what to do.

I guess my root isn't strong enough that the dentist asked me to avoid hard food... anyway, will consult the dentist 1st... thx

no.... your dentist asked you to avoid hard food coz the damaged to your tooth is probably pretty severe... hence the root treatment.... if it's too severe for normal restoration then you will have to go for crowning....

'weak' root is referring to your supporting tissue's health.... it's basically whether you have gum problem or not..... if you have severe gum problem(shaky teeth) then you are not a good candidate for braces..... if it's mild then your dentist will have to clean up your teeth and you have to keep them really clean for a period of time.... once the dentist is satisfy that you can maintain your dental health, then only you can go for braces.....

if your gum problem is not controlled, braces will make things worse..... your teeth will be pretty loose.... may even have them extracted if it's too loose....

guess I'm not a good candidate for braces then... cos the other dentist ever ask me to choose softer toothbrush cos my gum is starting to "shrink"...

no... your probably used hard/medium toothbrush and brushed too hard.... this will hurt your teeth(root area) and coz recession of your gum..... not necessary means you have gum problem...

I've always been using soft toothbrush... perhaps I didn't brush in the correct way...

Anybody considered or have done bridging or crowning to fix crooked teeth instead of the traditional braces?

My sis had her installed a year back,it doesnt cost her tht much,2k+ in general hospital.but u got to wait for turn,she waited up hers around 8 months before she got called for appointment

Damon system does not require the patient to extract pre-molar in some case, does it? and my wisdom teeth grow already, do I need to extract them if I want to brace my teeth?