[quote=crapoccur,Jan 15 2010, 04:15 PM]
haha..only reason i want it to get tough is so it won't hurt next time...its quite tedious to always put dental wax and remove when eating...


I dont remove my dental wax wor. Sometimes swallowed, i'm still alive.
And at one period, i had dental wax 27/7 for few months. Then after a while the wire doesnt poke so easily then i stop using edy.
IF really dont like putting wax for long term, just ask doctor to cut it off.

oh....i get it. :> I got that too. IF too pain i will use wax. until not to painful i will remove it. and i think, either ur skin will toughen or movement of teeth will get comfortable slowly. :>
Be patient ya.

To answer this question:

Another point of inquiry, what is the average delay between the first appointment and the actual installation of the braces?

Basically its up to you. U want to do it on the same day also can. OR u hav to see whether the doctor's available for schedule.
I'm using In-Ovation ceramic and done mine at How's Orthodontics in Bangsar Baru.

Seniors like me and Kentcp had posted pics of us many many times. Too lazy to post again and later ppl ask again.... Same for some questions that we seniors had shared many many times and we do not what to repeat ourselves.

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Added on January 21, 2010, 9:15 amIt also depend if the appt and time allow. Btw, the doctor are called Orthodontist not dentist. Dentist are ur normal dental doctor where else i believe orthodontist has higher qualification and are allow to do braces for you.

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Added on January 21, 2010, 9:19 amYes, powerchain does comes in metal. As mentioned b4, i'm having it now. Can show pic of ur rubberband? Very had to determine if not looking at pic. There are too many types of rubberband involve in ortho treatment.

This post has been edited by NikkiDaTeddy: Jan 21 2010, 09:19 AM

U mean for ur braces or are u doing the course? Which doctor u went to?

Latest photo...Hmm...probably the rest can share. As for myself, not much noticable progress since my last photo. Probably yourself, LEng_leng and few other can share some pics.

Yes, i strongly agree to go for proper orthodontist. My sister has a friend who is in bracing treatment too. Not sure if her doctor is qualified enuff. Her progress is terrible, Extracted teeth and it cause her look like a squirrel now. Then the doctor doesnt want to admit his fault and say she has to go for gum surgery. At the end, she changed doctor. Her new doctor also proof that her past treatment had gone wrong. So scary, so better choose a good doctor, pay a bit more or u'll regret forever.

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Added on January 22, 2010, 9:47 amLeast painful? Hahaha....no comment.

This post has been edited by NikkiDaTeddy: Jan 22 2010, 09:47 AM

My dear,
Ur budget is way below Damon price le.... I guess ur budget can only work with the traditional type only.

What do u mean by ur jaw moving to one side? Do u mean ur upper and lower jaw are not symmetrical?
If yes, i'm sure braces can help ur condition. Where
else u mention abt ur gum issue, depending how serious it is. IF not very serious, it can be treated via ortho treatment but also depends very the doctor provide the service.

Get some advice from dental surgery clinic and orthordontic clinics maybe?

True. Moreover, surgery is not a small minor thing. What happen if its not necessary? then it will be too late. No harm to see a few more doctor b4 deciding. I believe the cost for surgery is not cheap also lo...

wow...good to hear that, Kentcp. Until now, doctor havent tell me anything abt the estimated time to de-brace. I didnt ask him tho. :>

Try How's Orthodontics & Dental Surgery. Many of us are his patients.

61-1, Jalan Telawi Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 603 - 2284 5529
http://drhowkc.com/

I think Damon system is around RM6k for top and bottom excluded x-ray, moulding, extraction if needed. If only top, i think the cost will cut into half.

Wah...so fast. I'm sure cos ur case is not those serious one. Unlike me. So much work to do...until now also doctor havent tell me when is the due for my treatment...

But however, its good that i've already finish the payment for my treatment.

My little cousin sis did her bracing treatment for her upper jaw only. No extraction and only 6 months of duration. She has straight teeth now but i feel that it would be nicer if she did extraction. Why i said that is bcos her jaw is protruding... u know like what they say Horse teeth?

Something like tat la... I recently took a pic with her. I feel that her teeth are really obvious lo. and she shows a lot of gum when she smile... i'm glad tat my result is far better than hers.

hahaha...seriously dunno? Check this out!


And this is me and my cousin. Sorry for the blur pic.


I'm the one on the left. My cousin on the right. She did a 6 months treatment and had de-braced edy. I'm still on treatment. 16months edy for me.

This post has been edited by NikkiDaTeddy: Feb 25 2010, 03:01 PM

i hav those screws. Rm700 each.

Hahaha...cant really tell like that wor... Mayb not so close up wan la. Mayb u upload a recent photo with normal smile?
For me, i always check my smile cos i smile differently now. and its very important to hav the perfect smile otherwise why pay so much for the treatment right?

Your smile not bad ma. I just went for appt two days ago. Dr changed thicker wire for me. So thick le and its black color. So now cos the wire are so thick, my braces are more visible.

Good to hear that Yott Chan. Keep it up the spirit.

Some ppl have the blocker on for longer time. I believe it depends on the situation. I experienced the same thing when i had it on. But however, i grind teeth in my sleep. So the blocker chipped bit by bit. I still had it on (1 yr edy), but its very very small piece left only, So it didnt affect me when i eat.

I still swallow my food, for eg: noodles. Even sausage. I bite and chew just a bit to make it smaller piece, then swallow in... I think its a habit edy.

Haha...what to do, paid so much edy wor.. So have to bertahan lo. In the beginning stage of my treatment, i even drink those nutrition shake to get balance nutritions. My mom does cook at home but she doesnt understand that i couldnt chew. She cook all meat and hard food. U know what? i ended up just spoon up whatever sauce from the dish and swallow with rice only. that is when i feel like crying. So i bought the nutrition shake to tahan lapar lo.