Its like that leh......want pretty donwan life......

Same to me here. I also never remove dental wax when eating and I always swallow it. I only need to use dental wax when end of the wire is poking me. I agree with Nikki that the best solution is to trim the wire.

As for sharp edge of the bracket, I don't use dental wax. I just bear with it for few days, then it doesn't hurt anymore.

This post has been edited by karynkhoo: Jan 17 2010, 09:06 PM

To those who've had experience with this, I'd like some recommendations of good doctors/clinics which offer (AND recommend) InOvation treatments, particularly the ceramic one. From what I've read here, the additional investment does pay off in terms of comfort and reduced treatment durations. Also, some cost range expectations would be nice. I currently reside in Subang USJ, so anywhere within the KL/PJ vicinity should be fine.

Another point of inquiry, what is the average delay between the first appointment and the actual installation of the braces?

Thanks. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Some of us here have been going to How's Orthodontics in Bangsar. Dr. How is a highly qualified, knowledgeable and experienced orthodontic. For more information, please refer to post #1279.

To answer this question:

Another point of inquiry, what is the average delay between the first appointment and the actual installation of the braces?

Basically its up to you. U want to do it on the same day also can. OR u hav to see whether the doctor's available for schedule.
I'm using In-Ovation ceramic and done mine at How's Orthodontics in Bangsar Baru.

My advice is ask around for a good orthodontist.
i got an okay but not great ortho and i think he did a mistake on my teeth.
he did'nt want to remove any of my teeth prior to installing in my braces because he said it was a new method. i had too much teeth in my lower jaw that stuffed up my teeth in the first place. now my teeth are in order but i have to get oral surgery done because to make room for all my teeth my lower jaw is now longer than my upper jaw. That's more pain for me so i just wanna say ask the ortho about oral surgery and if you will need it after the braces come off if you don't want to remove any teeth.

I am sorry to hear that on your case. I am using Damon and not require to remove any teeth. I believe it is case by case basis to depend on the person condition. New system may / may not require to remoeve any teeth. However, the old system is almost 100% need to remove teeth. I was going to old system during my primary school. I was asked to remove 4 teeth ! I went for 1st appointment to remove one teeth, then following appointment I was cancelled due to afraid..so, i did get the brace and missing one teeth till i am installed new system on last 2 years. no need to remove any teeth at all.

I agreed with you. Your case is classic example that must look for at least few year experience orthodontist who had did hundred over patient before.. This will allow the orthodontist have enough hand-on cases experience..

I believe i had mentioned this several of time in this thread. Not going to repeat it again.

Good luck ya..

i think i am in a similar situation. My ortho told me I might need to extract one front tooth at the bottom to make space. But right now we're just 'wait and see'.

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Added on January 18, 2010, 3:46 pmThis post has been edited by crapoccur: Jan 18 2010, 03:46 PM

Gosh, it's been quite a while since my last post. I'm now in my 7th month of braces. Last month, the doctor asked whether or not I want to extract my teeth as it will give more space for other teeth to move in. He said that it's optional since i will still look ok even without any extraction. However, for today's appointment, he noticed that there's no movement at all from last month, meaning to say that I may need extraction now. Oh gosh, there goes my idea of keeping all my healthy teeth.

Can someone tell me how long does it take for the teeth to close the gap in between after extraction? And is the pain bearable? I had really bad experience in my childhood where the nurse pulled out one of my loose tooth without any anaesthetic. Plus, will the gaps from the missing teeth look obvious? I need to learn not to smile anymore to conceal that ugly holes. Oh well.. Enlighten me please.

how many teeth did the doctor ask you to extract? are they wisdom teeth or others? if they are wisdom teeth, should have problem of closing gaps, i guess...

if other teeth, i'll leave the question to our seniors here, as my case doesn't require extraction so far. hopefully, don't need any till the end...

no worry on the gap. it will closed eventually, as you are wearing braces now. Those without braces, after removed the teeth, the gap will remain, as they don't have braces to move the teeth to close the gap.

I've a minor request... Can some of the seniors here post some before and after/current photos. Just for motivation purpose.

How long would a first appointment for inspection etc. + installation of braces take on average? Also, are the Damon 3 and InOvation C treatments self-ligating?

first appointment for inspection etc. + installation of braces can be on the same day. yes, Damon 3 and InOvation C treatments are self-ligating.

Seldom lah, usually the dentist will ask u to go for X-ray, explain to you the whole process, quote a price, maybe extract some teeth, take a mould, put dental separators if necessary.

Hard to put in braces in one day. One week more reasonable.

why no ppl respond to my enquiries one?

i mean fastest 1 day. i think there's at least 2 ppl here did x-ray, mould and installation on the same day. That's me and mrchildren, if not mistaken.

Seniors like me and Kentcp had posted pics of us many many times. Too lazy to post again and later ppl ask again.... Same for some questions that we seniors had shared many many times and we do not what to repeat ourselves.

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Added on January 21, 2010, 9:15 amIt also depend if the appt and time allow. Btw, the doctor are called Orthodontist not dentist. Dentist are ur normal dental doctor where else i believe orthodontist has higher qualification and are allow to do braces for you.

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Added on January 21, 2010, 9:19 amYes, powerchain does comes in metal. As mentioned b4, i'm having it now. Can show pic of ur rubberband? Very had to determine if not looking at pic. There are too many types of rubberband involve in ortho treatment.

This post has been edited by NikkiDaTeddy: Jan 21 2010, 09:19 AM

That's what I thought too. But any dental surgeon who took the ortho course can do braces actually. But of course an orthodontist knows better, I;m going to an orthodontist as well.

U mean for ur braces or are u doing the course? Which doctor u went to?