[quote=kentcp,Nov 3 2008, 08:43 PM]

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Added on November 3, 2008, 5:27 pmHey people,
I'm back. Went for my adjustment on saturday. Dr only took 10-15 minutes and i'm done.
Dr says my teeth are moving very slowly. So Dr pushed 6 separator into my upper jaw. Ouch for the first night. Second day, i felt better. And today, even better...

Besides separator, dr also had me power chain for my front teeth. Its ceramic, so its not obvious. I even had a mirror in hand and ask dr. "Where is the power chain? I cant see it. What did you do?" Dr says, its ceramic so you cant see... I was like...

I also had Dr How to trim my irritating wire. Dr did it the best he can. He says if i still feel discomfort, i will have no choice but to live with dental wax. So scary... But the the next day, i didnt put my dental wax on lor... Cos it's fine now and no more irritation.
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oh..u have the separator ah.. i have it also on my lower teeth.. tomorrow is my next visit.. Not sure what Dr will do on me..

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Yalor, having 6 separator now... teeth no strength now again . Cant bite also.... Have to use my tongue to press the food then only swallow...

Oh btw, doc says that i'm good with keeping my oral hygine . I tot he will say i dirty fella. Hahaha... Remember i mentioned b4 that i got some stain on the glue? I realise its not the glue. it was the transparent chain across my front teeth. Now that dr replace it with the power chain, no more discolour thingy on my teeth lo. Now i have to remember to brush teeth after strong colouring food.

can see movement already? So fast? I got mine few days b4 yours. But no movement yet. Sigh stubborn gums....
My next visit i shall ask not to sayang me and my feelings. i can take the pain....

I want it fast.... at least straight front teeth for Chinese New Year...

Well, if hammer knocking can help, i guess i would do it too... hahaha... so desperate...
I envy those who can get their thing done within hours. I'm refering to double eyelid surgery, liposuction, nose job or even boob job.

But we have to wait 2 years to get good result...

Yup, that's right... i so jealous. Even Ronnie (baby_boi) sees movement after his first adjustment.
My my teeth not moving at all?

Yeah... i think Dr. How charges RM350 for each screw.
That's cheaper isn't it?

Japan In-Ovation.

Baby boi (Ronnie) and i are having the In-Ovation Clippy C on.

Pls check back our previous posts for our b4 and after pictures.

I had in on for 6 weeks already and Ronnie had it for 2 month now.

So far no problem for me...

I took pictures of my teeth yesterday and compare it with last month's picture. This time, i see movement. I was so damn happy cos finally i see something.

I'll be going for my 2nd adjustment tonight. Will see what will doc do to me this time.

By the way, i just came back from a holiday. I went snorkeling. But very susah la to snorkel cos i cant bite that breathing thing properly. At the end, i gave up.

Aiks....
Pictures not transfered yet. Will try to post up especially after my adjustment which is tonite.

Hey alll.....
I've gotten my lower jaw installed last night. When i'm done, Dr. how says, "You're done now. And now you cant close your mouth. hehehe"
I was like gosh...really cant close my mouth. I remember someone describe this feeling like u have the orange in your mouth. Yes, i can confirm...

Besides that, i had 2 bite stopper on now. Spacers and power chain are still there. I cant eat now... Cannot lansi my bf that i can eat burger and KFC now.

MY next appt is 6 weeks from now. Goodbye christmas dinner

I actually think have the habit of clenching my teeth when i sleep, without realizing. Then last night, i think i clenched again. Then i will wake up from sleep, feeling a bit pain/numb there at my lower teeth. Then i end up sleeping with my mouth open (relax) to prevent myself from clenching my teeth again.

I forgot to ask dr that how long i hav to have the stopper for... Kentcp, how long u had yours for?

This post has been edited by NikkiDaTeddy: Dec 4 2008, 10:49 AM

Pictures........

FYI, i installed my upper jaw on 4th Oct 08



As you all can see, i cant bite. My jaws are separated by the bite stopper (white color). Then also 6 spacers in my upper (blue color).
I think my treatment is a bit slow cos my teeth are stubborn and takes a long time to move. But however, i can already see result after two months.
As seen in pictures, my front upper teeth are slowly aligned now.

This post has been edited by NikkiDaTeddy: Jun 24 2009, 05:08 PM

Since i cant close my mouth, i will drool when i sleep also. So i keep a handkerchief beside my pillow. Hehehe....like baby.

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Added on December 9, 2008, 12:34 pmHey Ronnie,
I had my second adjustment last week. I've posted some pictures also. Check my previous post.
I had my lower jaw installed now with bite stopper too. Everything seems alright now.

Am a bit worried for next appt. Cos there will be 4 teeth to be extracted, 2 screws to be installed and doc will do a minor surgery for me also. I think also i stress... Worst is that, next appt will be 2 days b4 my birthday!

This post has been edited by NikkiDaTeddy: Dec 9 2008, 12:34 PM

I know... But birthday is a special day, i dun want to be in pain on my birthday...

Both Damon 3 and In-Ovation are in 'self-ligating braces' category in the website you mentioned.
Damon and In-ovation are just the brand names. Both Damon and In-Ovation offers METAL brackets and ceramic brackets.
Though they are metal but they are not the same as TRADITIONAL METAL BRACES. (which kentcp had explained many many times in the thread...)

However according doctor, Damon and In-Ovation are the same system. Both offers same treatment, function and results. Just different brand names and manufactured in different country.

Me myself and Baby Boi are using In-Ovation ceramic system. We went to the same orthodontist. Reason why we chose In-Ovation Ceramic over Damon 3 is because we want it transparent (less obvious). Though Damon also offers ceramic brackets, but for Dr. How's experience he says, Damon 3 ceramic is not as good as In-Ovation ceramic. But if for metal, they are both the same.

Kentcp and a few others here also using Damon 3 system with metal brackets.
My opinion, Take some time to read thru this thread. it helps you to get a better picture before getting braces. I was reading this whole thread also before i decided.

Hope these helps...

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Btw, gosh i think i need to get Dr. How to replace my bite stopper! Because, i think i ground my teeth too hard in my sleep. I crushed the bite stopper. Slowly bit by bit every night. My stopper is now getting smaller. And i think i swallowed the bits.

This post has been edited by NikkiDaTeddy: Dec 12 2008, 10:46 AM

Woah.... I had ayam penyet for lunch just now. Bite stopper getting even smaller. Hahaha... I think Dr. How's clinic is closed today. Maybe tomorrow will get it fixed.

Girl, you're on braces for 2week and 2 days? Should be able to eat KFC already. I had KFC after one week.
Just dont rip the meat directly with your teeth. You peel the chicken into smaller pieces first, then put in your mouth and chew slowly. As long as there's no pain, should be okay.

Just remember to brush teeth after that... bits and pieces will get stuff in between very easily... Especially when eating rice
So i always have tooth pick in mirror casing. After meals, i will excuse myself to dig the rice out.... So embarassing

Hmmmm.... i wonder how come white_tulip's brackets always fell... For my 2months + experience, i dont have any problem with brackets and eating. Basically, only first few days after each appt, i cant eat properly cos tooth sensitive. And after i hav my bite stop, i cant chew. Just swallow everything.

But as i said, i grind my teeth at night in causing my bite stopper crushed, they are both getting smaller and smaller. Now left back a size of a rice only. I called Dr. How's clinic on saturday. in hoping to replace a new stopper.

But nurse told me that Dr. is not in. And regards to my bite stopper, she told me to just leave it as it is if it doesnt bother me. But will it affect my treatment, that will hav to let dr. to check when he comes back. However, i told her currently some of my upper and lower teeth can touch each other. But they doesnt hit the brackets,,,

Then she said should be ok wor.... But just to be safe, i will visit Dr. on tuesday.

Since the stopper are getting smaller, i eventually can eat like normal again... Like i said, i had ayam penyet, i also had nasi kandar on weekend and grill fish too. But the spices in it, yellow powder i assume, discoloured my power chain. They are in neon yellow now.

I had 2-3 burgers b4 during my my treatment so far. Filet-O-fish... okla, soft ma. Then i challenged myself with Spicy McDeluxe. This one a bit susah... cant rip the meat off. So i have to eat the bun and meat separately. but still manageable la...

I remember i read somewhere that some teeth surface are slightly more difficult to hold the brackets. it could be...oh well...
I guess mayb i'm lucky that i can still eat... hehhee... But still missing lots of food... Like subway sandwiches...i love sandwiches.... But subway sandwiches are harder...so i guess i'll wait till i can...

no worries...
We're here to encourage each other ma...

Visit Dr. How today. Got him to check my bite stopper. He said, i can do with and without the stopper. But will just leave it as it is now.

Then he pushed is 8 separator into my lower jaw, a 4-holes power chain for my upper jaw, took out the separators from my upper jaw. Ouch. ..i have this tight feeling now. But i enjoy the pain. Cos i know that the teeth are moving

Not just that, When i stop getting the tight-ness after few weeks, i will use my finger to push them... hahaha psycho