[quote=Babypearl,May 12 2008, 11:06 AM]
check this out about the system and photo

http://www.ormco.com/index/damon-thesystem...3-thebracket-01

http://www.damonbraces.com/q02.php

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but my bracket is metal wor...no transparent on top geh...

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So do I, but the metal part is exactly the same.. May be there is same brand but different model ? I don't know

Try to ask Dr How and see ? I think he will afraid us..ha ha

purplecrystal00, check your PM

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Added on May 13, 2008, 6:35 pmabout the bite stop: I just had it removed!after 4-5 months.... now more freedom to bite...!


Mind to share with me how you eat ? i just install bite stop back again today. what is your choice of food menu ?

[quote=green_apple,May 13 2008, 08:45 PM]
wah...mine damon 3 also have to extract 4 teeth leh....so kesian....no space dy my mouth...lol!!...takutnya...oh god pls help me...lol...my jaw kecik kata Dr......sigh....

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have to extract aa? means I give wrong info dy loh... oh no!

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Added on May 13, 2008, 8:49 pm

err... nothing in particular, though I admit during the first few months really cannot eat much, just swallow without really chewing...

maybe Dr. put a very thick bite stop for you...

the rule of thumb is no hard food, especially "liat" kind of food.. that 1 memang susah to chew... sometimes (especially eat kangkung that time!) also I have to cut it manually before putting it in my mouth..... and cut it into small small pieces before putting it in ur mouth....

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Thanks, Green_Apple

By the way, Damon 3 system is mostly no need to extract (compare to trandition type), unless too serious..

royalmongrel, you need to get few quote from different orthodontst after they review on your teeth situation. As everyone's teeth situation is different, their prices will different. If you looking for clear braces, it will even expensive for another 1~2K. Anyhow, Damon is look a lot better and smaller compare to tranditional braces.

I won't say my orthodontist is cheaper (as i am not fully check with other orthodontist to compare prices with same damon system) but his prices is reasonable and can negotiate sometime. Some people get >6k at BU area. Mine is 5.6K

I found 2 type of damon 3 in photo
http://www.silomdental.com/damon_system_orthodontics.html

PM me if you need the contact detail for my orthodontst or you can found in my previous thread.

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Added on May 14, 2008, 11:47 am
ysbabe,

How's Orthodontics & Dental Surgery also have GAC In-Ovation type R, type C, clear backet and Ice backet. You may call to check with them as well ?

64-1 Jalan Telawi Bangsar Baru 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603-2284 5529 Fax: 603-2284 7687


This post has been edited by kentcp: May 14 2008, 11:47 AM

Let see how is going on Keep post us your update and share the info

All the best !

Oh..i saw it clearly now.. Look nice on the colouring.. How come one of teeth didn't put backet one ?

hiya..student also can put braces already consider good la.. i have to wait till i working and earn $ for my own to put braces.. So, I am consider very old to putting braces.. ha ha.. But I never regret, as i already step forward..

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Added on May 14, 2008, 11:26 pmErr.. Does it hurt ah.. during putting in, Dr will inject the pain killer (not sure i called it correct or not..i am poor on english) then only put in screw. so, no feeling at all.. once have pain feel, u just signal to Dr. he will inject one more then no feeling anymore.

After one hour, the pain will come. So, after putting screw, take one pill of pain killer immediately. Rest at home on the bed, try to relax and sleep possible. If still pain, use a cool wet small towel wrap with ice and cool down your pain area on your chin. repeat it for 5 ~10min then use the cool wet towel cover your mouth and chin. You will feel the pain release a lot.. close your eye and cool down, so that the blood will not blood fast in your body and give u pain signal..

After wake up in 3 hours, feel ok lo.. The next day (today), i didn't feel anything la.. Just one of screw cause a ulcer lioa..


This is my experiences la.. I tell myself, it is worth.. can shorthen 6 months treament after install 4 screws for my case..keke..so, tahan saja..

This post has been edited by kentcp: May 14 2008, 11:26 PM

[quote=Babypearl,May 15 2008, 09:31 AM]

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Added on May 14, 2008, 11:26 pm
Err.. Does it hurt ah.. during putting in, Dr will inject the pain killer (not sure i called it correct or not..i am poor on english) then only put in screw. so, no feeling at all.. once have pain feel, u just signal to Dr. he will inject one more then no feeling anymore.

After one hour, the pain will come. So, after putting screw, take one pill of pain killer immediately. Rest at home on the bed, try to relax and sleep possible. If still pain, use a cool wet small towel wrap with ice and cool down your pain area on your chin. repeat it for 5 ~10min then use the cool wet towel cover your mouth and chin. You will feel the pain release a lot.. close your eye and cool down, so that the blood will not blood fast in your body and give u pain signal..

After wake up in 3 hours, feel ok lo.. The next day (today), i didn't feel anything la.. Just one of screw cause a ulcer lioa..
This is my experiences la.. I tell myself, it is worth.. can shorthen 6 months treament after install 4 screws for my case..keke..so, tahan saja..

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this is freaking me out... u put all 4 screws already???...or slowly 1 by one??..jorr....so scare la...duno what is he going to do to me on Saturday.......so in short does it hurt or not???...macam sakit and tak sakit je...lucky monday is a public holiday......so can rest longer...hahaha...

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Ya.. put all 4 screws le..got injection ma.. so no pain.. the pain is only come after leave the dentist...No worry.. i can stand, u also can.. support u !!

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Added on May 15, 2008, 11:03 am[quote=lovelybao123,May 15 2008, 10:13 AM]

If you were me, how will you decide??

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Just my personal comment:

First, perak or KL is convenient to you? As you require to visit doctor almost every month, to check or to change the string to more thicker.

Second, your expectation on the result. High ? Average? or just looking better than current only? Then you will know which system you looking for - Tranditional or new system

Third, your budget. How much you can afford to pay on first time and monthly installment.


This post has been edited by kentcp: May 15 2008, 11:03 AM

Well, if your gum too small, no matter what system, it also require to extract teeth. The old tradition system is 100% extract teeth and normally is 4 teeths. With new system like Damon 3, you may not need to extract teeth. Still you require to condult by Damon certified orthodontics, to see your condition.

The injection just like Ant bite for 2 sec, after that no feel la.. No worry ya..

Opss.. ha ha.. now, you understand why i keep asking green_apple how to eat while with bite stop.. really upset hor.. cannot chew the food, cannot join friend to eat.. Nowaday, i just eat porridge, with steam fish and vege cut in very small pieces, so that everything can shallow without chew.

Ya.. really can't talk properly.. like ppl have BIG tongue.. so, i talk less nowday.. another reason is, talk too much or smile, caused my screw scratch the lips till ulcer.

he got ask Ken ah? .. ha ha.. he still don't know is me la.. see when he can find out is me la..that it as a fate.. By the way, been know u guys here virtually for sometime.. u guys can call me Kenny nice to "meet" u all ya

May be tomorrow will go to his clinic to collect the rubber, as it finished le..

It happened to me 3 times. No worry, just slow slot it back through each teeth's bracket..

I see..

Oh.. not bad ya.. got side income..

I dun think yours need to put screw, u can ask your Dr. Ya.. quite scary.. but want leng ma..

me ?? not sure when lo.. Aiya, Damon 3 is not a magic I just wear it on Jan this year le.. not so soon

All my friend say i am very very thin lioa.. (due to bite stop la..!! every day prorridge oni)

加油 !!

rice and meat without chew ? all swallow ? later, cannot digest and body can't absort the vitamin, then even thin lo..

The screw ah.. no more pain after 3~5 days.. i just waiting for next visit on 10th June, Dr will place rubber to pull my teeth with the screw ba.. i think that time may be painful.. not sure la..

In short, it is something place behind your teeth to prevent your upper and lower teeth touch each other. So, you can imagine that you can't chew ANY food. Acoording to Dr., it will help to speed up the process and adjust on the gum.

To get a nice teeth, this is something we need to sacrifices for the moment - food


Note: I already eat porridge for month.. miss seafood, western food and rice

I only able to answer your first question - It is OK for adult go for bracing too. Some of my friend, she is age 32 only start..

Twiggy, u had finished your braces ? baby teeth? u must be very young

ha ha.. ya lo... see who can help her..

she looking for famous or convenient to her stay ah..

Personally, I suggest you wait till your wisdom teeth finished growing then only do the braces. At that time, if the wisdom teeth is not straight, the braces can correct it accordingly.

If you do braces first, then the wisdom teeth have no chances to correct if it's not straight. This will be not a best idea.