I did mine in Sarah Orthodontics, TTDI.

RM4k = ceramic brackets-braces
RM1k = anchor
RM200 x 15 months = RM3k = monthly visit for tightening for 15 months.


all the above excluding retainers, x-rays and moulds.

I suggest Orthodontics rather than Dentist when you plan to wear braces. And do go for ceramic if you are above 19 years old. Metal braces makes you look like a kid.


@DrBarbarian, but I assume the impacted wisdom teeth will push the teeth's allignment, no? That is why it is best to remove the wisdom teeth before removing your braces. Do correct me if I am wrong doctor.

This post has been edited by mothera: Sep 8 2010, 11:52 AM

@DrBarbarian, I have been told by many to remove the wisdom teeth else it will push the other teeth for space to grow out. If wisdom teeth do not push, how do they come out? I hope my question is not confusing

and yes, Sarah is good. But what do you think bout her price? near RM10k

@blahbleh

Yes, 5k for the upfront payment but you may negotiate.

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Added on September 26, 2010, 3:23 pm@Arkadeuz

Don't get a dentist, get an orthodontist.

Sarah Orthodontics in TTDI is good but pricey.

This post has been edited by mothera: Sep 26 2010, 03:23 PM

@LovingDae

I wanted to have braces after highschool but Ive got no $. I could have gone for government dentist but Ive heard the outcomes are usually bad.

I did my braces when I was 23, earning my own salary. Went for orthodontist since they are specialist in perfecting your teeth alignment. My point is, if you wanna do it, get the best orthodontist to do it for you.

Two years of wearing braces is a sacrifice. So even if you paid only 2k but the outcome is bad, its not worth it. I have friends who had to wear for five years just because their dentist didnt know how to move their teeth, placed the braces brackets wrongly, etc.

As for your jaw, I have met maxillofacial surgeons and they said generally, peoples jaw are not symmetrical. Orthodontist cant change the structure of your jaw, they can only perfect (or near perfect) your teeth alignment. So if you want a perfect jaw, you need to do surgery, which is not entirely necessary.

This post has been edited by mothera: Oct 4 2010, 12:24 AM

@pikeydude

Thanks bro. That is exactly what Im trying to point out. A perfect(or near perfect) smile is worth a million. It's investment

If you're serious about doing under a certain orthodontic, I'm pretty certain the payment method can be negotiated.

Having said the above, where did you get your braces done?

@LovingDae "pikeydude : i guess thats quite common. since most of the ppl will face this prob. at least from what i heard."

I doubt it is common since I never replaced my brackets before for two years. My teeth never hit the brackets either.

I wore ceramic brackets.

There is permanent retainers where you do not have to put on and off all the time.

I had my braces removed mid of the year and since then I have always been wearing my 'traditional' retainers at night. Although I was advised by the orthodontist to wear it day+night. So far so good, no major teeth movement.

The reason why I do not wear them on day time is because I eat 5 meals a day. Imagine putting in on and off~

I removed all four of my wisdom teeth in Singapore mid of this year. There was no pain at all because my jaw was numb for 24 hours.

Believe me, my wisdom teeth position was real bad. impacted, horizontal, hitting other tooth..

And I was under gas sedation so it feels like the it ended in 2seconds. The entire healing process took one month, not that bad~

Anyways, I have visited alot of maxillofacial surgeons in KL before going Singapore. My friend's sister passed away after wisdom teeth surgery, so choose wisely..

http://www.teethremoval.com/death.html

Victoria Rubino, a 21 year old female, died for reasons not clear two days after having her wisdom teeth removed in March 2009. [26]