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murv90
post Sep 19 2016, 03:01 AM

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QUOTE(hs_clover @ Jul 4 2016, 01:10 AM)
Hi, everyone. I'm from Kuching and will be start working in Kl soon. My older sister had braces in gov klinics which i always nag my mom for not bringing me when i had more severe problem than my sis. My sis don recommend me doing it but i think she tot so coz hers arent tat crowded as mine. I went to gov few years back n they said i cnt apply coz im not below 18, when i haven had my 18 bday yet... like wth...
here are a few questions.

1. I noticed my lower jaw tends to slide a bit to the right when i bite closely, which makes my jaw look senget a bit when taking pictures. Will braces make my senget jaw more senget? coz its born senget or something? (i think i saw some cases online)

2. Since im from kuching, i might go back to my hometown after takin off braces. Will der be problem switching orthodentist for retainers or after braces treatment?

3. Wat is the market price now in Kl for traditional braces? And places tat provide good services and explain everything patiently?

Thank you.
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Hi,
From what you're saying it might be a more complicated problem therefore a thorough checkup and diagnosis must be made before proceeding with treatment.

And no, preferably I would advise against changing orthodontics.

QUOTE(JustcallmeLarry @ Sep 12 2016, 03:59 PM)
Guys to those wearing retainers, WTA is it really necessary to go for check up every 6 month if you already following the instructions to wear the retainers every night?

Bcs the last time i went for check up had to find parking, wait for my turn and when it was my turn the doctor just look at my teeth for 30 seconds and said everything is ok...ZZZ
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Hi,
Although it might seem like the dentist just looked at your teeth for 30 seconds and said okay, the 6 months check up is important to see the progress and the maintanance of the teeth after an orthodontic treatment as recurrence rate is quite high and when a dentist sees that lets say in the early stages he or she can correct it early to retain all the teeth that have been moved in that position.
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post Sep 20 2016, 07:55 PM

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QUOTE(JustcallmeLarry @ Sep 19 2016, 03:54 AM)
Even if you follow his instructions to wear the retainers every night will have chance of reccurence??? If let's say have recurrence what will happen, must wear braces again? Must I pay for that again. Btw thanks for replying, didn't know it was possible for relapse to happen after wearing braces for 3 years.
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It's just for safety purposes, 'in case' anything wrong is happening it can be corrected when you go for those check up, you don't want problems after spending so much money, time and effort on your orthodontic treatment do you? The thing about teeth which people don't understand and I think most dentists fail to mention is that it has tendency to revert back to its original position no matter what, therefore the retainers which helps keep those forced movements in check and the teeth aligned as you wanted.

No problem, am a bored dentist roaming around trying to help smile.gif
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post Sep 23 2016, 01:33 PM

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QUOTE(JustcallmeLarry @ Sep 20 2016, 09:47 PM)
I see, thanks doc.. Now you got me a little worried lol. My second check up was due almost 4 month ago but I didn't go bcs I found it a huge hassle for a few seconds check up.

Is there a chance I got a relapse??? I been wearing my retainers every night without fail.
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Ok so in this case you must be the best judge of your condition and if you feel it's fine and not relapsing then it's kinda fine to leave it but my advice would just go for a checkup. smile.gif

QUOTE(hs_clover @ Sep 22 2016, 11:05 AM)
Hi. I met a ortho last week. he said my face is concav so i shouldnt b extracting too much tewth. but if there is no extraction, how can the crowded teeth move n straightened their position?
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Hi, so the orthodontist said no extracting much teeth or not extracting teeth at all? Thing about having crowded teeth is we need to gain space before correcting it and extraction isn't the only way, it all depends on how much space is needed and the severity of the crowded regions.
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post Sep 28 2016, 10:37 PM

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QUOTE(hs_clover @ Sep 28 2016, 03:20 PM)
he said my upper teeth hav moderate crowding, won extract, lower one is severe so extract 1. so im confused tat how could u straigjten without removing any existing teeth. but he said still nid to check xray to hav a definite answer for my teeth.
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yeah, xray analysis must be done first to know whether or not extraction is required and teeth can be straightened without removing existing teeth, like I've mentioned there are ways to gain space other than extraction, it all depends on how many mm of space is needed.
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post Mar 9 2017, 03:50 PM

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QUOTE(ljf123 @ Mar 9 2017, 01:15 PM)
Damon is a brand of self ligating braces?

If there is elastic tie/rubber means is not self ligation braces right?
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Yep self ligating, and yes if there's elastic there its not a self ligating braces. Damon isn't suitable for all cases and it does cost abit more than regular braces.
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post Mar 9 2017, 04:00 PM

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QUOTE(Momori66 @ Feb 27 2017, 01:51 PM)
Hi anyone tried ceramic/ transparent braces and think they are durable? I heard they don't last? and is Damon the best type out there?  Less pain & time wearing etc?
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Only real difference between conventional braces and those ceramic/transparent are for aesthetic purposes. Damon is a self ligating system where it doesn't require elastics and it is not suitable for every case
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post Jul 9 2018, 11:24 PM

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QUOTE(Gummy P @ Jul 1 2018, 05:13 PM)
agree on tis u're talking bout tis product right?

Teeth Trainer Alignment Orthodontic Braces - https://shopee.com.my/Invisible-Teeth-Train...ASABEgKQ_fD_BwE

i really wonder how it  can work tho cause eveerybody's teeth sizes & shape are different.. the product bought may not fit us even...
how??  icon_question.gif
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QUOTE(Jayne K @ Jul 5 2018, 10:50 AM)
i saw tat too, but i'm doubting on the outcome though..
doesn't seems to be convincing to me, just like u've mentioned, the size might not even fit every individual and there's no size options when we buy if not mistaken..
so how?  ohmy.gif
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Teeth trainers work well only on growing children, it is more of an interceptive device when the jaws are growing and teeth have yet to reach the final position therefore trainer could be prescribed by the dentist to not cause further malalignment. Note that trainers alone does not create perfect aligned teeth but and also can differ from case to case basis.

My advice if you're over 15 years old, don't waste your time on trainers, if you're below 15 years old, do consult a dentist and get an opinion(preferably an orthodontist or pedodontist)
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post Jul 14 2018, 10:31 AM

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QUOTE(Jayne K @ Jul 13 2018, 04:47 PM)
but the collaterals are all using adults as example though..
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Well then that's false advertising from a seller then, I'm merely providing information as a humble dentist that the mechanism of action for trainers do not work for permanent teeth and the application of use is during growth phase.

Quoting from myoresearch for their t4k trainers(actual professional manufacturers of trainers) :

The optimum patient age for the T4K® is 6 - 8 years of age

http://myoresearch.com/appliances/appliances/t4k_phase1

For self reading.
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post Jul 15 2018, 08:40 PM

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QUOTE(Jayne K @ Jul 15 2018, 03:09 PM)
ohh didn't know tat u're a dentist! well, then tis is credible enuf! thanks for the insight!  rclxms.gif
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No issues, just trying to help people by spreading awareness as much as I can do, too many fake and wrong things out there now just to make a quick buck.

Do shoot more questions and I'll try answering when I can smile.gif
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post Jan 24 2019, 12:13 PM

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QUOTE(warmice @ Jan 2 2019, 02:17 AM)
Hi all. I thinking to have the braces at my age of 30...well i know that bit old...
Do you guys have any recommend orthodontic around PJ/KL/Puchong area??

I found a clinic called Blanc Dental Clinic @ Bangsar...review from google & FB seem not bad...any of you visit/consult before??

Fee bit high, for metal one cost around 9k as per the nurse when i called there...is it really that expensive if do by orthodontic? somemore i thinking to have the ceramic one... hmm.gif

Appreciate if you guys can give me some idea & suggestion...many many thanks
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Hi warmrice,

Getting braces at 30 is not old at all, I've seen people even at age 50 who get braces although very rare.

For braces you need to do your due diligence and research on what kinds you want and which dentist you want to get it at, for this I would advise you to go for consultations with a couple of dentists before going ahead with it. What's comfortable for you others might not be for you too.

As per the charges, orthodontists charges will almost always be higher than a general dentist practicing braces. Hence my advise on going to a couple of dental clinics, as your case might not need a specialist orthodontist and can be done by a general dentist and you can save a little money there.

Just my suggestions.

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post Jun 30 2023, 01:33 PM

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QUOTE(EpsilonStar @ Jun 21 2023, 08:50 AM)
hey guys wanna ask, what are the good alternarives to invisalign? Invisalign is too expensive for me. I have heard about zenyum and clear smile but zenyum seems to be only for cosmetic adjustment.
Some of the clinics i have asked are doing XX smile which i am not sure whether is it same as clearsmile?
Any good recommendations?
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Hello,

You can try clearcorrect and clearsmile, should be cheaper alternative. If your problem is serious I would suggest going with Invisalign or braces. Invisalign's algorithm and support is the best in the market hence they charge accordingly. Can DM me if you're looking for Invisalign with discount if you are in klang valley area.
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