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skyjuicegal
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 Sep 8 2009, 06:40 AM
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QUOTE(snowy_sharz @ Aug 30 2009, 10:44 AM) no i am using self ligating type..maybe my case is too serious that's why need so much time.. i also extracted 4 teeth  my ortho told me will only install braces on lower jaw after 5/6 months but later on she said my progress is good so she is going to install on the next appointment, which is just the 3rd month  hopefully everything is going good and i can debrace earlier..
Added on August 30, 2009, 10:49 amdon't give up!! just bear with it and eventually u will get used to it after 1 week, u should be able to eat harder food, it's like that when u first put on that thing.. dont try too hard if your teeth cant bear.. dont brush too hard... time really flies, i didn't even notice i already with braces for two months.. it was just like yesterday that i instaleld it. gambateh ya yeah...it's almost two weeks i ddin't feel any pain ..hehe...and started to feel this metal things part of my teeth..hehe...so anyone who haven't decide don't be scare...just DO IT!!i always look at those pretty model teeth to encourage myself...one day....my teeth will be like them~~and i can smile sunny~~hahahaha....ganbateh~!!!thanks for you all sharing |
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summer gurl
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Sep 10 2009, 07:50 PM
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OFFICIALLY in this group today !!  doctor say will only started to feel pain tml, hope everythg going on well n it doesn't hurt so much .... |
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yott-chan
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 Sep 10 2009, 09:16 PM
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QUOTE(summer gurl @ Sep 5 2009, 11:55 PM) will putting on braces this thurday... i most most propably will put on normal braces, heard that ur guys put on Damon whch is nt so pain, wuwuwu dunno i can tahan the pain anot ? anyone here is putting on the normal braces?? me me  ya, a bit painful on first day, but its bearable dont worry lah, won't die one.. u can see, even kids also can wear, then we adult no problem ma..  |
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dannyooi_84
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Sep 15 2009, 12:19 PM
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hey guys and girls. I was thinking of putting on braces. I'm 25 this year so would it be abit too old to have it?
I'm from Penang. any bracesians from Pg? any recommendation?
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NikkiDaTeddy
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Sep 15 2009, 12:26 PM
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QUOTE(dannyooi_84 @ Sep 15 2009, 12:19 PM) hey guys and girls. I was thinking of putting on braces. I'm 25 this year so would it be abit too old to have it? I'm from Penang. any bracesians from Pg? any recommendation? There are no such thing as too old for braces. I've seen women at 40+ wearing braces too. Some ppl think, "Aiya, married edy no need braces la". Nice teeth has got nothing to do with age and marital status. Its all for your own good. Sorry i'm not from penang, cant recommend you any clinic. |
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dannyooi_84
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Sep 15 2009, 01:05 PM
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QUOTE(NikkiDaTeddy @ Sep 15 2009, 12:26 PM) There are no such thing as too old for braces. I've seen women at 40+ wearing braces too. Some ppl think, "Aiya, married edy no need braces la". Nice teeth has got nothing to do with age and marital status. Its all for your own good. Sorry i'm not from penang, cant recommend you any clinic. 40+ wearing braces?  So have de-brace already? |
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NikkiDaTeddy
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Sep 15 2009, 02:03 PM
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QUOTE(dannyooi_84 @ Sep 15 2009, 01:05 PM) 40+ wearing braces? So have de-brace already? Yup, 40+ with braces. I think mother of 3. The kids also wearing braces. De-brace? U asking me? Nope, i hav not de-brace. But almost one year already. I installed my braces on 4th Oct 2008. I will be visiting Dr. How next week. Wonder what he will do. Those lubang where i extracted my teeth are almost done closing. Left back one lubang a bit slow. |
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snowy_sharz
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Sep 15 2009, 05:10 PM
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QUOTE(dannyooi_84 @ Sep 15 2009, 12:19 PM) hey guys and girls. I was thinking of putting on braces. I'm 25 this year so would it be abit too old to have it? I'm from Penang. any bracesians from Pg? any recommendation? i'm from penang! i will send u a private message later |
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karynkhoo
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Sep 17 2009, 04:14 PM
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QUOTE(dannyooi_84 @ Sep 15 2009, 12:19 PM) hey guys and girls. I was thinking of putting on braces. I'm 25 this year so would it be abit too old to have it? I'm from Penang. any bracesians from Pg? any recommendation? I used to have the same concern as well, until I saw my fren of my age did braces last year. I decided not to hesitate and drag anymore. Just do it and no regrets. Fyi, I'm 27 yrs old and it's my 3rd month with braces on. |
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eyhc89
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Sep 20 2009, 09:04 PM
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QUOTE(dannyooi_84 @ Sep 15 2009, 12:19 PM) hey guys and girls. I was thinking of putting on braces. I'm 25 this year so would it be abit too old to have it? I'm from Penang. any bracesians from Pg? any recommendation? I went to Looi Orthodontics. Right opposite Tanjung Hospital. Near PCGHS. Very famous orthodontist. BUT long waiting time each appointment. The outcomes are good though. Almost all my high school friends went there for braces. |
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snowy_sharz
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Sep 22 2009, 03:40 PM
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QUOTE(eyhc89 @ Sep 20 2009, 09:04 PM) I went to Looi Orthodontics. Right opposite Tanjung Hospital. Near PCGHS. Very famous orthodontist. BUT long waiting time each appointment. The outcomes are good though. Almost all my high school friends went there for braces. i've heard a lot of that ortho too but the operating hours x suit me, so i opted for other ortho.. anyway, i just installed my lower braces and got two bite stoppers at my behind teeth.. now i'm wondering how am i going to eat/chew ? |
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weeping
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Sep 27 2009, 03:23 PM
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QUOTE(snowy_sharz @ Sep 22 2009, 03:40 PM) i've heard a lot of that ortho too but the operating hours x suit me, so i opted for other ortho.. anyway, i just installed my lower braces and got two bite stoppers at my behind teeth.. now i'm wondering how am i going to eat/chew ? drink then..it helps.. |
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advanced
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Oct 21 2009, 06:14 PM
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is the damon system less obvious than the traditional braces?
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FuGZ
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Oct 22 2009, 02:41 AM
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I've read alot from this thread, very helpful. In the end, i got my braces done 12 hours ago, settled for Innovation-C at Dr How's.
24 years old but nvm la. I find braces interesting, haha..
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karynkhoo
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Oct 22 2009, 04:09 PM
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QUOTE(advanced @ Oct 21 2009, 06:14 PM) is the damon system less obvious than the traditional braces? they are almost the same, unless u get the transparent type |
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kentcp
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Oct 22 2009, 05:49 PM
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QUOTE(advanced @ Oct 21 2009, 06:14 PM) is the damon system less obvious than the traditional braces? Let the photo answer.. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Damon is smaller. Conventional braces on the left are tied in with elastics, which cause friction and pressure, making treatment slower and less comfortable. Damon braces use a slide mechanism to hold the wire, which allows teeth to move more freely, quickly and comfortably. Damon braces are designed to be discreet, comfortable and easy to keep clean. Without the elastic ties which attract and collect plaque, Damon braces make dental hygiene easy during treatment. This post has been edited by kentcp: Oct 22 2009, 05:51 PM |
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advanced
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Oct 24 2009, 02:12 AM
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QUOTE(kentcp @ Oct 22 2009, 05:49 PM) Let the photo answer.. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Damon is smaller. Conventional braces on the left are tied in with elastics, which cause friction and pressure, making treatment slower and less comfortable. Damon braces use a slide mechanism to hold the wire, which allows teeth to move more freely, quickly and comfortably. Damon braces are designed to be discreet, comfortable and easy to keep clean. Without the elastic ties which attract and collect plaque, Damon braces make dental hygiene easy during treatment. do you think i can switch from conventional braces to damon system? |
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karynkhoo
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Oct 24 2009, 11:00 AM
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QUOTE(kentcp @ Oct 22 2009, 05:49 PM) Let the photo answer.. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Damon is smaller. Conventional braces on the left are tied in with elastics, which cause friction and pressure, making treatment slower and less comfortable. Damon braces use a slide mechanism to hold the wire, which allows teeth to move more freely, quickly and comfortably. Damon braces are designed to be discreet, comfortable and easy to keep clean. Without the elastic ties which attract and collect plaque, Damon braces make dental hygiene easy during treatment. I think the damon system shown in the photo above is Damon 3. If I remember correctly, Dr. How said that it is not good and he's not using it anymore. Damon 3MX is the better 1 but it looks slightly bigger than Damon 3 because part of Damon 3 bracket is transparent while Damon 3MX is fully metal. Please refer to the links below: Damon 3Damon 3MXThis post has been edited by karynkhoo: Oct 24 2009, 11:01 AM |
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skyjuicegal
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Oct 29 2009, 01:22 AM
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i'm using Damon 3 as well..now it's 2month and my upper teeth all became straighten~!!so happy...my fren is using the conventional one..didn't see the result as fast as mine...anyway..each method has it's own benefit..the conventional one is much more cheaper...but the damon3 one will move "automatic"...so fast...2 months and i get use with it ^^ hope the time flies ~~~hehe...ganbateh every one...
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kentcp
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Oct 30 2009, 01:16 PM
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QUOTE(advanced @ Oct 24 2009, 02:12 AM) do you think i can switch from conventional braces to damon system? You can switch it but I believe it will cost you a lot than our total cost. If you already using conventional braces, then switch it to damon system unless 1) Addition cost of money is not a matter for you  2) You need to align your teeth within 2 years & less. |
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