uiks??? why I no need to put rubber nor screw 1??? but RM350 per screw... titanium lah I think... after we take out the braces can gadai man....

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Added on May 10, 2008, 10:33 pmit's memang wobbly 1... last time I dun even dare to bite hard hard...

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Added on May 10, 2008, 10:36 pmi dun think so just limited to hot foods loh... I usually eat before my appointment... especially if got bonding 1... coz a few times already my bracket came off if I eat after appointment...

Dr. How changed my lower string to thicker 1 again... then the next two days really can see the difference leh! more aligned! memang worth the pain.....

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Added on May 10, 2008, 10:40 pmWAH......

This post has been edited by green_apple: May 10 2008, 10:40 PM

[quote=green_apple,May 10 2008, 10:32 PM]
uiks??? why I no need to put rubber nor screw 1??? but RM350 per screw... titanium lah I think... after we take out the braces can gadai man....

i also dont know ler the screw made of what...later i ask Dr How...duno the screw put liao later will take off or not or just leave it there...lolz...bwt, how long does the bite stop last?...i cant even bite anything...arghh...and then now the wire starting to cucuk me liao coz my teeth move in liao...must be the wire also adjust dy...cant wait for second appointment...fast fast kau tim then eat ho liao...

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Added on May 11, 2008, 1:47 am[quote=ikanpari9,May 8 2008, 12:06 AM]
dear sorry for the late reply,
hmmm its quite costly, i've asked the doc for the braces brand, its equivalent to GAC Innovation and from the same manufacturer but named Tomy(for Japan market) and cost rm9500, normally you have to pay 40% after the bonding (excluding extraction, moulding, xray, scaling), and rm250 for the monthly treatment. Maybe its cheaper at other clinic, i'm not sure but mine done at DentalPro Bangsar but the ortho only available on Tuesday. Recommended for working adult , just swipe your card like mine
http://www.gacinovation.com/

Regards

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yea yea...dr how also mentioned inovation and i google it i found gacinovation...but he told me its the same price as damon braces wor..damon 2..and works the same as as damon braces too...around 5500 if not mistaken....first first i wanted to use gacinovation geh...but then i chose damon coz my cousin also use damon..hehe...

This post has been edited by Babypearl: May 11 2008, 01:47 AM

urs is clear/ceramic bracket or metal? i think now they come with damon3....



This would be helpful for all the bracesian:

1.GUM Travel tootbrush - cost about rm15++ at JJ farmacy One Utama
2.Dentiste toothpaste - try this and you will like the feeling (no bad saliva odour in the morning if you brush b4 sleep)
3.PERROT Intradental brush - some pharmacy sold this, come with many
4.Oral-B ORTHO brush - this one maybe cost about RM7.50
5.Oral-B SuperFloss - for those who like to floss


regards

i'm gonna get mine soon...T_T sure got alot of blood wan...

I need some opinions, gals. I have been having these 'vampire teeth' since little. Went for a consultation once, and the ortho dentist told me it's because my jaw is too small to fit all my teeth. I used to think that it doesn't look nice, but more and more friends are advising me against getting braces. They think the teeth looks cute on me. What do u gals think?

lolz...what blood?...no blood geh...

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Added on May 11, 2008, 8:01 pmmine is metal...oh...how to floss with the wire in the middle of the teeth oh??..how much is the pierrot intradental brush??..

This post has been edited by Babypearl: May 11 2008, 08:01 PM

Blood ? Install braces will not caused u any blood, no worry.. unless u extract teeth

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Added on May 11, 2008, 9:01 pmYou are right, now is Damon 3 --> i using it..

check this out about the system and photo

http://www.ormco.com/index/damon-thesystem...3-thebracket-01

http://www.damonbraces.com/q02.php


This post has been edited by kentcp: May 11 2008, 09:01 PM

sure, look cute all you want at the age 15 - 18 maybe. and if you land yourself in a nice company when you're older, and you reveal those molars to your clients, your first impression to the client will be what? 'this girl is so kawaii?'. i don't think so. go and get it done! first impressions matters throughout life, you can't stay 'cute' forever. you'll eventually grow out of it somehow.

I had these so called 'vampire teeth' too even I went for ortho since my doctor said that these teeth cannot be pull off, I wondered why. For me, there are my unique teeth, we have to be confident on ourselves!
When the time I removed my braces, my teeth were straighten with my 'vampire teeth' and I think there are nice. Now, I can smile happily with my mouth open. hehe..
Also, I've lost weights after I wore braces because it is kinda pain until I cannot eat much food.
This is because I only can swallow soft food like tau fu and porriage.
From my experience, wearing braces gave me two benefits for having a good smile and lose weight!
I'm satisfied with my results even though it is a painful experience for me.

check this out about the system and photo

http://www.ormco.com/index/damon-thesystem...3-thebracket-01

http://www.damonbraces.com/q02.php

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but my bracket is metal wor...no transparent on top geh...

[quote=Babypearl,May 12 2008, 11:06 AM]
check this out about the system and photo

http://www.ormco.com/index/damon-thesystem...3-thebracket-01

http://www.damonbraces.com/q02.php

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but my bracket is metal wor...no transparent on top geh...

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So do I, but the metal part is exactly the same.. May be there is same brand but different model ? I don't know

Try to ask Dr How and see ? I think he will afraid us..ha ha

ooo metal is cheaper than clear bracket, n i think the GACInovation bracket is smaller compared to damon, but they work the same, self-ligating so no painful ligature attached to it. n normally people opt for clear/ceramic braces for aesthetic reason.

the floss come with the end stif threader, try it out http://www.oralb.com/us/products/product.a...&pid=superfloss

pierrot intradental normally cost rm25, but watson also hv this type of intradental brush but pierrot seems better...dont know-lah never tried watson brand b4....

regards

i wonder if private orthodontic clinic would prepare another set of retainers for me? i did mine at the government clinic and it's broken now and i'm no where nearby that area, i was hoping if there're clinics that would provide such service.

i've heard that most dentists dont do such coz i wasnt their orthodontic patient from the beginning...

anyone can help?

thanks!

This post has been edited by purplecrystal00: May 13 2008, 11:40 AM

purplecrystal00, check your PM

I think got lah... as long as u have your models with you? but i think if you don't have the models/mould with you then maybe you have to re-do the mould again...cost more $$$

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Added on May 13, 2008, 6:30 pmTOTALLY AGREE.

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Added on May 13, 2008, 6:32 pmI agree with se_vixen..... u can't be cute forever... so, might as well get it done now...

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Added on May 13, 2008, 6:35 pmabout the bite stop: I just had it removed!after 4-5 months.... now more freedom to bite...!

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Added on May 13, 2008, 6:37 pmno blood lah...except you extract la... get Damon 3!!! then no need to extract loh!!!

This post has been edited by green_apple: May 13 2008, 06:37 PM

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Added on May 13, 2008, 6:37 pm
no blood lah...except you extract la... get Damon 3!!! then no need to extract loh!!!

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wah...mine damon 3 also have to extract 4 teeth leh....so kesian....no space dy my mouth...lol!!...takutnya...oh god pls help me...lol...my jaw kecik kata Dr......sigh....

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Added on May 13, 2008, 6:35 pmabout the bite stop: I just had it removed!after 4-5 months.... now more freedom to bite...!


Mind to share with me how you eat ? i just install bite stop back again today. what is your choice of food menu ?

[quote=Babypearl,May 13 2008, 06:59 PM]

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Added on May 13, 2008, 6:37 pm
no blood lah...except you extract la... get Damon 3!!! then no need to extract loh!!!

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wah...mine damon 3 also have to extract 4 teeth leh....so kesian....no space dy my mouth...lol!!...takutnya...oh god pls help me...lol...my jaw kecik kata Dr......sigh....

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have to extract aa? means I give wrong info dy loh... oh no!

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Added on May 13, 2008, 8:49 pm[quote=kentcp,May 13 2008, 07:15 PM]

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Added on May 13, 2008, 6:35 pmabout the bite stop: I just had it removed!after 4-5 months.... now more freedom to bite...!
Mind to share with me how you eat ? i just install bite stop back again today. what is your choice of food menu ?

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err... nothing in particular, though I admit during the first few months really cannot eat much, just swallow without really chewing...

maybe Dr. put a very thick bite stop for you...

the rule of thumb is no hard food, especially "liat" kind of food.. that 1 memang susah to chew... sometimes (especially eat kangkung that time!) also I have to cut it manually before putting it in my mouth..... and cut it into small small pieces before putting it in ur mouth....

This post has been edited by green_apple: May 13 2008, 08:49 PM

just found out this thread.. i am wearing braces for almost 4 months now.

my pain threshold is quite high, so it is not so painful on me. and i lost some pound after wearing braces, my friends said my face become slimmer.hehe..

but i am so regret to wear it so late, at the age of 22.i wish i have done it earlier. luckily i am wearing it for 1 year and 6 months, so i won't have the braces with me after i graduate and work.

[quote=green_apple,May 13 2008, 08:45 PM]
wah...mine damon 3 also have to extract 4 teeth leh....so kesian....no space dy my mouth...lol!!...takutnya...oh god pls help me...lol...my jaw kecik kata Dr......sigh....

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have to extract aa? means I give wrong info dy loh... oh no!

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Added on May 13, 2008, 8:49 pm

err... nothing in particular, though I admit during the first few months really cannot eat much, just swallow without really chewing...

maybe Dr. put a very thick bite stop for you...

the rule of thumb is no hard food, especially "liat" kind of food.. that 1 memang susah to chew... sometimes (especially eat kangkung that time!) also I have to cut it manually before putting it in my mouth..... and cut it into small small pieces before putting it in ur mouth....

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Thanks, Green_Apple

By the way, Damon 3 system is mostly no need to extract (compare to trandition type), unless too serious..