[quote=white_tulip,Jan 21 2009, 12:32 PM]
Urmmmm... if u extract lower jaw first, the gap wont be that visible bcoz it will be covered up by ur lower lips... but i believe during upper jaw extraction, the gap will be much visible... i always imagining myself smiling with those gaps on upper part... huarrrggggghhhhh dont like that scene



Then i can smile like this liao . have to do this
I wonder how long does it takes to close the gap....

Hehe actually i have prepared that question to ask during my next extraction... but i found this answer from http://www.archwired.com/power_chains.htm

"How long does it take for the power chains and braces to close extraction gaps?
- Each person is different. Some people see dramatic changes in a few weeks. For others, it can take 6 months or more. Your orthodontist can measure (in millimeters) the width of your gaps at each appointment. You may be surprised to realize that the gaps are indeed closing, even if you don't see progress yourself!"

Hohoho... i pray so hard that after putting power chain, the gap will close faster...

This post has been edited by white_tulip: Jan 21 2009, 12:49 PM

I already have my power chain on wor... It's a 4-hole power chain. So meaning if i were to close gaps relying on power chain, it will be..... 8-hole power chain? wor....scary looking one.
But honestly, power chain is damn good. It really helps moving the teeth faster.

Nikki, what is power chain? hehe...


White_tulip, aiya dun think too much dear.. wut u shud think is the day u take off ur braces... you will feel reborn!! Rite? Since we hv made the decision, then we shall go on no matter how hard is the journey... Never think back, forgot bout our teeth that left us~~

This post has been edited by leng_leng: Jan 21 2009, 01:19 PM

Power chain is like a support bra for your teeth...hahaha...U wanna know how it looks like? i tried taking pictures. But because mine is transparent, so its not visible in picture.
but click this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cacRPeRytlQ&NR=1
But the video a bit scary la...put so many things into his mouth. My chain only hooked 4 of my upper front teeth.
when u have the power chain on, u feel damn tight. But it's a very hard working chain. it moves ur teeth fast...

thanks Nikki.... I dare not watch the video ler.. watch until half close it fast fast... I scared after I watch it then I dare not put on my braces liao...

Dont worry, my dear. You'd encouraged White_tulip just now that never to give up ma. Same here... Power chain is nothing to be scared of. Seriously...

Girls, you know what? I started to get very irritated when outside ppl ask me whether its painful wearing braces. I dunno why... Maybe they dont understand. But seriously, its annoying. Of course its painful, of course its uncomfortable. But you'll get use to it. And after 2 weeks, you dont feel anything, anymore. Really... Whether can you eat properly... Duh, find your comfortable way to eat or just starve to death. then after hearing my experience, suddenly they say they wanna have braces also.

Sorry if i offended anyone here. I dont meant it for anyone here... Just some feelings towards ppl outside.... sigh...

Look at Pages 1 of my photo...you will see some rubber will pulling my braces.. that's power chain.

OMG, kent... the rubber pulling up to ur screws...those are power chain also?
OMG OMG OMG....i have a bad feeling now.....

2 teeth were extracted last night. The other 2 will be next month I guess. Also, I got 2 days MC.. . My boss is OK with it, she's very understanding and supportive..

Owh another thing, I paid RM141 for the 2 teeth extraction. I was given Arcoxia and Amoxycillin (painkiller). Actually what's the difference between Amoxycillin & Beafemic (the one we got on the day we put braces on)? Both are painkillers I guess.

Teddy, no worry.. no pain at all.. Before that, i also so afraid what will it feel when Dr. use the power chain to pull from my braces to screw..however, after "setup", i have little feel of tension only. No pain at all. Just that the end of rubber at screw side is keep poke my lips. If always talk loudly or laugh, then will caused the inner lips painful.

See..from my photo i still can smile and u didn't see any tear..means i am comfort with it la..haha.. The power chain just look scary but it nothing to afraid off..however, it help fasten the process.

Last Monday, Dr. expect i can de-braces around Jul or Aug this year. He said will try his best to make my teeth nice by fine-tunning

I'm back from extraction!!!

Dr put 2 separator on my lower jaw...is my favorite turquoise color!!

Now even my nose also numb already... face got abit also...

Ya ya... i still remember one of ur post saying that u had ur power chain installed but since it is ceramic u dint see it... i still dont have power chain until now... might get it very soon i guess... who knows maybe Dr How will install power chain on my lower jaw during the 2nd extraction... since u said the power chain is so hardworking, now im lookign forward to have it

Hehehe thank you leng_leng for the encouragement... same goes to u ya...

Hehehe... this is one of the issue i'd been talking bfore... which annoyed me on previous post... i can understand ur feelings... the best thing is just to ignore then by smiling back to them showing our beautiful braces... hakhakhak...

Wow, u have finished ur second extraction... maybe the numbness ur feeling rite now is due to the extraction of 2 teeth... last time u have just extracted 1 teeth so the anaesthetic chemical wasnt that strong... congrats on ur 2nd extraction... next 2 weeks will be my turn...

hi all,
I was suppose to go for extraction on wednesday night. The nurse postponed me to thursday cos i was late and Dr. Has to leave early...

So today i went during lunch time. To extract 2 teeth, to install 2 screws and a vein to be laser off. I barely feel any pain during the whole thing because of the injection. It wasn't that bad... That's wat i tot. But just when i walked out from the clinic...

I started to feel the pain. then i rushed home. It was a tiring day. Having my blood coming out non stop and worried about work.

For those who worried about pain. It was however ok for me. I didnt take the pain killer that the nurse gave. Next round i will ask them not to give me. Cos i have plenty of them now.

Alrighty, thats all for the day...

White_tulip, yeah finally I already extracted all 3 teeth that supposed to be pulled off! Now im feeling better d... juz tat the separator make my teeth feel abit pain but i bliv it would be better later on~~


As for now, the hole on my lower jaw is so OBVIOUS lah! even when I talk also can see the hole.. I tot it can be covered by my lower lips but

Leng-leng,good to know that u're doing well with ur extraction

take care ya..

and to all,HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR =)

Dear all,

Happy Chinese NiuUuuuUUu Year! Have a fantastic year ahead frens!




ps: my teeth stil feeling pain now...only can eat soft food n chew slowly

hi .. happy cny ^^
i still din get my braces yet due to my packed schedule. hopefully will get it in in May ..
happy cny~

Hi all,

after wearing braces we cannot hv soft drink rite? how bout coffee and tea ah?

nope. I still drink coffee, tea as usual, soft drinks occasionally. Just make sure you keep your mouth, braces and teeth clean, then should be ok.