so impatient?

din really count on it le... months lo. meanwhile dun smile so wide lo.

For people that dono,lingual braces is metal braces that fixed behind ur teeth..invisalign is clear and removable teeth aligner,and this cost 16k I asked before.

Yes, beauty does come with a price.

NikkiDaTeddy, during the treatment to correct gummy smile, did Dr change the power chain during every appointment?

but 16k is abit too over..unless u very rich or smthg for star/singer/model..treatment without affect their career.

Yes for me. I only accept transparent powerchain and it will turn yellow after a week or two. I dun mind the yellowish tone. Rather have yellow looking teeth than Grey, green or blue at it.

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Added on January 5, 2011, 9:17 amU're are absolutely right. I know 2 person that are going that lingual treatment. One is filthy rich, one is model. She can still accept job while under ortho treatment.

This post has been edited by NikkiDaTeddy: Jan 5 2011, 09:17 AM

NikkiDaTeddy, does it hurt for you everytime doctor change the power chain? I am so afraid of pain actually... and just had the screws in lately...

I'm sorry, yes...it hurts. But just endure and bear with it. Be calm and let doctor finish it. When its done then u're ok edy. No matter what, just close your eyes and pray it finishes soon. Be calm cos if doctor need to redo it, then u have to go thru the pain again.

Thanks for the advice, i will pray a lot!!! Haha!

wondering how the feel kissing with braces..pain?hurt?more enjoy?

I tot u are wearing braces too? Try it with your partner... to get your answer. Don't ask this type of question.

tomatonz how was putting in your screws ! have you done it already? I'm going very soon ! Eating to my heart's content now

yea,Im wearing..wanna try but im single. just wondering,since this also a issue of wearing braces

can i just putting screw to adjust the gum without brace ??

Nope. There is a chain to connect the screw and braces.

Hi Shenay, yes, i had the screws installed in my gum. It didn't hurt because Dr inject anesthetic first. But I can feel the pressure when Dr change the wire to a thicker one and the powerchain.

But after the anesthetic started to go off, I started feel discomfort like a bit "pedih" but of course everyone's condition is different.

And I wasn't told that the screws would rub against the lip. Now I have small ulcer due to the rubbing of screws and the lip. So I put wax on it, now feels better ...

I am not looking forward to the next appointment when Dr changes the power chain like what NikkiDaTeddy has shared where the power chain gets changed every month!

Shenay, you have all my support! I know you are brave! Update us after you have it done ya!! Haha!

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Added on January 6, 2011, 10:27 amkentcp, how long did the gummy smile reduction treatment last for you?

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Added on January 6, 2011, 10:27 amkentcp, how long did the gummy smile reduction treatment last for you?

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It took few months. I think the best way is not keep expecting the removal date, then the time will pass more "fast".

When you heard Dr said the gummy smile is improved. then u know is progress good. As different ppl condition is different. Some take 3 months, some may need 4~5 months.. what we want is the best result, so let it suffer for months and we will have good smile for whole life. Worth, right

Since I removed the braces, been received lot of compliments about my look wor ~ So, u guys seem will become even pretty for sure ! Cheers !

kentcp, wah receive compliments wor... that is great haha!!

Oh yeah after I looked back into the past posts, I bumped into the pictures of your teeth with the elastic bands fly here fly there, wow, I really admire your courage and patients and also for bearing with the pain... wow... You have my respect!

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This post has been edited by tomatonz: Jan 6 2011, 07:40 PM

tomatonz, thanks for your kind words of encouragement ! Haven't been sleeping too well these days =x I'll report back soon !


This post has been edited by Shenay: Jan 7 2011, 01:01 AM

hey peeps. my orthodontist just installed the elastics on my braces. it's kinda awkward now when i'm talking.

and do i need to replace the elastics everyday? or only replace it when it's loose?