Hmm a bit costly, but he does it very carefully Both of mine has fully healed. Nola you cannot feel the pain because he will give u anaesthetia and keep testing to make sure its fully numb and you cannot feel. Erm one of mine was under the gums also, so he kind of like open up the gums and remove the tooth. No worries

Hi gila99,
U seem really afraid of dentist ya? Cos you describe it as dangerous. Donr worry, it's not dangerous. In fact, it's just a minor surgery. Most ppl hv to do it so it's a common thing compared to other surgeries.

thanks for the reply! i really afraid to sit on "The Chair", like i was tied on it..oh man!!...anyway, i will try to consult dr first,,,hopefully no teeth removal is needed..please god..

the 5th tooth count from centre..not that obvious..

BTW,i just extracted another two teeth below..and need to put rubber now

planning to do braces too..
but just wondering do you guys take leave to do appointment since Dr How is not able in fri to sun? coz my leave is not that much..

Physical wise, u will still be able to attend work. No pain just uncomfortable.

Time wise, maybe u can try after work? If I'm not mistaken, clinic is open until 9pm.

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Added on March 12, 2011, 2:06 amJust a quick update here. Since my appt on Monday to move my screws to the back n now wit two additional springs.

The new gear in my mouth causes more ulcers. And it's hell painful bcos of it. It had caused my cheek swell. Then the whole jaw n muscle feels stressed out. I can't do much talking bcos of the stupid ulcers.

Eating wise, first n second meals I had porridge. Then eat noodles wit soup. Then got eat rice n even pizza in the 3rd day. The screws n springs does not bothers me when i eat, fortunately.

But the ulcers are killing me.... Can any senior share how long did you have your back screws wit springs until take off? Many thanks, gd night!

This post has been edited by NikkiDaTeddy: Mar 12 2011, 02:09 AM

I've been wearing braces since jul'2009
meaning already 1yr and 8 months
this saturday the dentist said that she will put 5screws
am so scared

5 screws? That's alot!

Pity me
I'll suffer I guess
The dentist wanted to shorten my upper gum

Oh i see.... It will cause a few ulcers later.

So, i'll put wax all over my teeth.haha
Used to ulsers ady..
No pain No beauty

Why so late just put the screw?1 n 8months

I'm not sure what kinda 'screws' the dentist will put on
When I smile..my gums over shown
So, the dentist wanted the gums looks shorter

Doc just changed my wires.more thick,harder and tight

Doctor just added springs for my lower jaw, all the wires here and there are so pokey & painful. Mouth got ulcers now

got bracians name and sound "vivi" who went to Dr How last week ?

today i just called up to Dr How and ask the price..
Wow the latest package for braces they have are 6k for metal clips and 7.5k for clear clips!!
But i just wonder is metal clips= damon / lotus? and the clear clips = innovative?
Metal clips is not traditional one rite?

yes,6k for the lotus,not the traditional one.u can call for double confirm.

hi everyone...i got braces yesterday...use damon Q but with the clear one at the upper front teeth...can i ask forumers....is it pain to put screw???is it damon also need to screwed??

hanszzz_86, screws are depending on your condition one. For my case, its to lessen my gummy smile and bring my lower jaw backwards. Putting screws usually isn't painful, the painful part is the ulcers and the existence of the screw which makes the side of your cheeks a little uncomfortable