The power chain that was installed looks like the upper silver chain this picture (someone else's picture). Hurt so bad when it was installed!!! Didn't think it was gonna hurt that mad! But the pain was only felt during the installation, probably because my teeth were not straight enough so the force to pull the teeth together causes pain... Maybe other people won't feel as painful as I did...

You guys can watch how it is installed <here>.

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Added on December 21, 2010, 6:12 pmNikkiDaTeddy, did Dr told you how many months more your treatment is?

This post has been edited by tomatonz: Dec 21 2010, 06:12 PM

YEs, during installation is damn painful cos have to force it in to hook it at the bracket or screw. The holes of the powerchain is very small but its is elastic, so the will feel pain when doctor force it in.

My treatment? Doctor didnt say anything, basically i think my treatment is dragging cos doctor didnt like my gummy smile. So he is doing his best to give me a best smile i deserve.

Hmm, good luck to all of us!

tomatonz we really should ! I'm so super afraid, the thought of inserting something into my gums ! =( And yes I finally understood why you said inserting powerchain was painful. When he apply force on my teeth, it hurts madly ! Dr How can also sometimes be abit rough (rushing) since he always has so many patients.

Nikki, at least you're halfway there ! I'm still starting Ugh the rubberbands looks pretty damn complicated !

Hmmm actually not complicated just have to cross tie them only...
Damnit, right after i brush my teeth this morning, i feel a snap in my teeth... When i inspect it, one of the bracket got loosen again. UGh.... why is this happening?
This morning after the snap, i feel extremely tight at my upper teeth.

is it everyone need to wear the powerchain?or certain case..
about what period need to do the powerchain?just curious

Powerchain acts as an elastic band. Can close gaps of the front teeth faster. Other than closing gaps, doctor how use it for minimizing gummy smile treatment. Got it?

Whether u need it or not, depends whether u hv gaps at yr front teeth or under going minimizing gummy smile treatment. FYI not all doctors will do gummy smile treatment for u.

monday i went to consult Dr.how, need to put 2 screw and extract 4 teeth, tuesday the nurse called me and make appoinmnet on this friday, she said Dr su will insert the screw for me...

Tomorrow is friday, everything seem like very fast, i havent ready yet, think of change the appointment to next week.

very scare

Its ok, my dear. IF u change your appt to one week later it will still be the same. Just think, it might drag ur treatment longer too? Just go for it. At least u already had 4 days to relax abt it and u got a better idea about how it will be already after we seniors discussed abt it here.

No worries. A lot of ppl tend to freak out when they hear abt inserting screws. Actually its nothing, by the time with the injections of anesthetics, u wont feel anything edy. Just get a day off to rest after that only lo.

oh..I get it thx..dr how got extra charge for the powerchain and gummy smile treatment?

The treatment huh.....get charge for installing the screws and anesthetic only.

Doctor wouldnt charge us for the powerchain.

cost around how much for that?

Screws are rm350 each i think. I forgot how much is anesthetic tho.

Ya, each screw is RM 350.

True enough not everyone needs treatment for gummy smile. If you don't show a lot of gum when you smile then you should be fine... Gummy smile needs to be treated because it just show a lot of gum when you smile and from a far it makes you look as though you have think lips haha and it's not really nice to see... The doctor will tell you what treatments you require.

Just happen that there are several people here having gummy smile problem hahah...

Thick lips ah? also look like horse smile le if u hav big teeth.


This post has been edited by NikkiDaTeddy: Dec 24 2010, 11:17 AM

Nice one there! Haha! Exactly!

Sigh..just want to vent my frustation...having to fix loose bracket nearly every month...must.....resist.....tempting.....meat dishes. Well merry X'mas fellow bracesians!

guys need ur comment on the price from dentalpro bangsar (http://www.dentalpro.org/packages.html)

3. ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT PACKAGES


Complimentary Examination & Consultation, X ray, Study Model and teeth scaling; worth RM500.00 applicable for any of the following packages:-

I. Ortho treatment with Metal Braces.
Upper & Lower - RM7,700

II. Ortho treatment with Ceramic Braces.
Upper & Lower - RM9,900

Package includes:-

* Fixing of braces.
* Monthly review & activation for up to 2 years.
* Retainers at the end of treatment.

I'm going for Ceramic Braces.. Thinking of setting up an appointment if the price is okay..

Thanks!

Whoa...ceramic package cost RM9,900?! Hmm...Suggest you seek 2nd opinion / cost-packages from other ortho. There may be other incidental cost, e.g extraction, dental supplies, etc...and it will add up.

I think urs ceramic braces is too pricey..try look for other ortho.


After 2weeks of treament,I only realize that my braces is actually Lotus instead of damon.just wondering is it almost all treatment given by Dr.how is using lotus rite now?