You welcome You're right. Consult Dentist is better, they are expert on that field ma.. we just giving you some user comment only

No worry, 24 is still very young. Of course, younger do the braces, the process will faster than older age.

goyong goyong is normal la.. mine and my friend who did braces also the same.. good la.. the teeth can move and align in right position.

the bite stop really give a suffer to thin ppl my friend say i am so thin till geli..

Check on pages 7, post #127 from ikanpari

or you may try my dentist

The dentist: How's Orthodontics & Dental Surgery

64-1 Jalan Telawi Bangsar Baru 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603-2284 5529 Fax: 603-2284 7687
Email:drhow@drhowkc.com
http://drhowkc.com/home/home.html

Ya.. i am using Damon 3, cost me around RM5600+

The best way is, the visit few of Orthodontics and compare the prices. As the prices quote is base on your teeth situation and the package included.

I am confident with Dr. How because he is very knowledgable, still attending seminar to gain new knowledge (sometime he will off for few day to attend seminar or courses), been using damon 2 long time ago. Go to visit his clinic, you will see a lot certificate, testimonial, etc. So, i feel that he is not type of "business man" but is a pro on Orthodontics.

No doubt, with his pro..the prices a bit pro too haha..

I just want to make sure my teeth is done by someone really skillful to have better result (since been paid in few k)

Just my 2 cent of comment..

Operate ? not really la.. just normal extraction lo.. You may try on Damon system for luck? Check with Dr., if you want using Damon 3, still require to extract 4 teeth or not..

Addition note on my previous post, Dr. How also gives lecture...

Yup, greenapple is correct I am having 4 screws !!!

According to Dr, the screw will help to align the teeth. I had installed the screw for a month plus.. no more feeling anymore. The screw just like part of my body now. Last 2 days, i went for monthy visit, Dr. start place rubber to pull my teeth with the screw. Now my teeth a bit in tension and pain. This kind of pain, i use to it la.. No pain no gain ma..

Viviensiu, where did u do the braces? what u would like to know on the screw ?

The old tradition system is 100% extract teeth and normally is 4 teethes. With new system like Damon 3, you may not need to extract teeth. Still you require to consult by Damon certified orthodontics, to see your condition.

"Damon passive self-ligating brackets allow freedom of movement and thus faster results with gentler forces(less painful)."
vs
"Elastic ligatures (Traditional) create friction and binding and require more force (painful) and more-frequent adjustments."

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

Wah.. that's good news to you.. can remove the bite stoper.. i am still waiting for the day comes..

since installed the bite stoper, i found i have a big gap between upper and lower teeth when i bite.. recently, the gap is smaller..hope few more month later, it will toouch each other, then i can start chew food

I already hiving bite stop 2 months plus lo..

oh.. no no.. i want to gain more weight..one week eat few time of Chocolate cake, 3 time of gym also still skiny but gain small muscle nie..

ya.. we been miss out a lot nice food

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Added on July 18, 2008, 11:21 pmya ya..out of topic lioa.. (but if works, PM me ya//)

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Added on July 18, 2008, 11:26 pmit is depend.. what i understand, those who with gum small issue, Dr. will place bite stop.. i may wrong But i know i have small gum..

This post has been edited by kentcp: Jul 18 2008, 11:26 PM

Halo babypearl, greenapple,

How's life ? long time no update la.. next tuesday will visit Dr. Let's see if my bite stop can remove..

Chicken breast ? with bite stop cannot chew le

For my case,

1st time visit payment is RM 970 for
• RM 750 deposit
• RM 200 – 2 X-ray, mold & photo

2nd visit payment is RM750 plus misc (auto/manual tooth bush, toothpaste, etc – depend on what you buy; suggest u buy at Mid valley, watson or guardian for toothbrush more cheaper - RM7.50/pcs only)
• RM 750 deposit
• RM ??? –misc cost
• They will install braces on this visit and ask you to sign contract agreement.

3rd visit onwards is installment plan..

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Added on August 2, 2008, 10:33 pmScrew ah i will support u, dun be scare

Ya lo.. everything just swallow without much bite bite.. but recently can bite a bit lioa..because the gap is closer..hope next Tuesday, Dr. will remove the bite stop ..ha ha.. waiting the day..

This post has been edited by kentcp: Aug 2 2008, 10:33 PM

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Added on August 2, 2008, 10:36 pm
err... last time when I have bite stop also the same lah... all swallow only... that's y after meal must drink jus or eat fruits so that "easier" when next day doing "business" in the toilet. And also so that the chunks of food doesn't get stuck in my stomach forever.

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Added on August 2, 2008, 10:47 pmah.... just found it on the other page.

Regarding the prices, both of us posted before in this thread

regarding the "business" is true.. it is creating another of issue when doing "business" after putting bite stop. Hai.. I even have to see doctor on few week ago.. really need to eat more papaya..

wow.. need extract teeth ? do u know what system/brand?

Hi rainbow84,

I just went to Penang on last 2 weeks by flight. Yes, when i pass through the scanner door, the alarm is trigger. I am not sure if it is due to my brace. However, no need to worry. Just let the security to check your body by raise up your hand to 90 degree. They will using hand to rub you hand, body and leg to make sure no weapon tight on your body.

By the way, you are lady, choose the door stand with female security. Anyhow, when the alarm is trigger, if they see you are lady, the guy security should ask female security to check your body. They (guy) don't dare to touch you. You also should let them (guy) to touch/check your body. So, you have no worry ya

Enjoy your trip on next week

No worry.. we are here to support you.. Good luck


By the way, my bite stop already removed on this tuesday !! Yeah !!

But my teeth still weak, long time didn't bite.. now still can't bite hard food..

So happy without bite stop next Friday I can go to Redang island for a week without worry la..

Hi.. you are asking who le ? you may refer to this thread post#327 or #328

Let us know if you have any other question. We all here are support which other

Haha.. thanks

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Added on August 11, 2008, 7:03 pmAre you sure just a few day able to fix it well ?? Sound like impossible and should be extremely pain! if using hard force to make it fix in few day, i think the person will pain till rather to kill himself..and can't bite anything for a month time ..

if you wearing braces before, then you will get what i mean..

People like us who wearing braces, the teeth movement is just a bit by a bit from day to day..that already caused us can bite any hard food (eg. meat)

So, to fix it in very short time, what i can think off is extract all teeth and inplant it..should able to fix in a month?


20 year is old meh ? ( i am even old la.. but don't ask my age ) Nowaday, people is accepting braces compare to last time. No one will say anything on your braces, as one day your teeth will straight than them. If you want fast (9 month ~ ~24 month depend on your teeth condition) then look for Self-Ligating braces (eg. Damon 3 system). It's expensive than tranditional braces but it's less pain and treament time is shorter.

Think of it I am using Damon system, just around 5 months, my upper teeth already straight.. now is fine tune and closing gap. Oya, also waiting lower teeth to straight, as it just fix the brace on 3 months ago.


This post has been edited by kentcp: Aug 11 2008, 07:03 PM

Thanks feel like here is the place keep receiving support

U also installed screw lioa ah.. welcome to my group with the injection, no pain le.. just feel pain in mind & geli

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Added on August 13, 2008, 9:14 pmOh.! that's called "Power Chain" ah ? i also have on upper teeth..across about 5 teeths.. then another vertical (same type of rubber band) to pull my upper teeth to screw. can imagine ?

Then lower teeth, there is a metal string from right side of screw to center of lower teeth then to right side of screw. complicated le I don't think you guy need in this way la.. is just custom to my teeth situation.

This post has been edited by kentcp: Aug 13 2008, 09:14 PM