Seek for another experienced orthodontic ..if both said the same solution, then i believe you know what should do next..

I just went for appointment this morning. Removed all my 4 mini-implant, place Power Chain to close my minor gap. The good news, i will de-brace on next month ~ yeah ~^^

Nikki & Karyn, Thanks ^^

leymahn, I am the old man here..

skyjuicegal, good to hear that ~ Happy Chinese New Year

↲If talking braces, no need to worry. you see, we all wear it and happy with the improvement outcome day to day.

Karyn, Congrats wor..

No worry, keep think it on possitively.. Soon it will over when your teeth moved. Some of us already passed through the period. Pain always is good for braces, as the teeth start moving.. Cheers..

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Added on March 25, 2010, 10:01 amDen, for Damon system that I used, it have no feel for first 2 days. On 3rd day, I only feel the pain in gradually for near to week. This is normal, as the 1st wire is still very thin.. soon, it will change to thicker and thicker, whenever it change or re-position, you will feel the pain for few day.

This post has been edited by kentcp: Mar 25 2010, 10:01 AM

Of course no la.. the wire will get change by your dr..

Last time, I just place vege & fish then blend with porridge by using blender. Don't blend too much, just few sec will do..

yup.. be "creative" to make the porridge by adding something, to make it taste good and balance nutrition.

Look like few more new comer join the braces club, welcome ~

I used the parrot before and replace it every day.

Went to visit Dr. how yesterday. Did the re-position..but the backet drop on night.

This morning went to glue back... Just now, the backet drop off again

Now my tooth so pain (due to repositioning), thinking don't want to visit him tomorrow..if not, the open backet process will cause my tear out..

Plan to visit him on tomorrow morning..

RM5000+ for metal braces (i assume is tranditional type?) is way too expensive..over kill..

Recently, during the conversation with Dr. How, he is recommend Patient to use Lotus Self-Ligating Bracket System, instead of Damon Q (Latest version)

Reason:
1) Lotus prices is almost same as Damon 3. (Damon Q is more expensive than Damon 3 around RM1k)

2) Lotus have New Low Profile Design, similar to Damon Q (According to Dr. How, Lotus release the design before Damon Q. In this case, Damon is copy the idea of Lotus)

3) Lotus bracket's lock is much more easy to open and close.

4) Damon system is excellent, especially for serious case patient. Hence, the changes/improvement is fast and noticeable on begining. However, slightly difficult to adjust it during finishing phase.
For non-serious case, Dr. How recommend Lotus system, as it's overall good and easy for finishing.

That's what I understand from him. Hope help for those looking for braces system.

Below is the link that i found from Net.

Lotus Braces system

because when closing, there is a gap between upper and lower teeth on right side lo..so, keep postpone my debraces..

The Upper teeth should cover the Lower teeth a bit when full close on your mouth.

Since my condition is serious case (according to Dr. How, mine is class 2 if not mistaken), so, I can't expect 100% perfect similar to normal people...

What I means on gap is when i use front teeth to bite, one of side gap is bigger than another side a lot.. that's why need some adjust..

If not remember wrong, Dr. How is out of country this week

Get a consultant advice from Dr. with X-ray. From X-ray, it will show how the teeth arrangment under the gum..

Forget about the second dentist... I suspect he is just normal dentist, not a certified orthodontists. Secondly, not every orthodontists can use Damon system. They need to perform training and get the certification by damon company.

I believe the dentist don't have Damon system at his klinik, so, he just hard sell his traditional braces.

If you want to be confident, you may try to get advice Dr. How@Bangsar ? You can rest assure for his knowledge and skill.

Fyi, our upper & lower teeth should not touch each other when close our mouth. The lower teeth will "hide" a bit at the back of upper teeth.
To make the result good, normally we wear the braces on upper and lower teeth, so that it can adjust accordingly.

If family can't affort, then wait till you are working and earn the money to place the braces. Don't over push your parent ya.. There are a lot working adult here, I am the one too.. My family is poor.. so, I have to earn money myself to make my dream come true.. No worry ya..

Shenay is correct.. However, if you decide to perform treatment at his klinik, he will waive the consultantion fee. so, to save $, wait till you decide to place the braces then only visit him. Unless you willing to spend few hundred ringgit for nothing.(after 2 years, your teeth may moved, need to take x-ray again)