This weekend,hopefully! My condition is not really bad, just I like to take it a little slow. plus my lower teeth not so bad actually so the ortho didn't mind to install the upper set first hehe. can see small changes dy!!!u too?worth every cent using this right...hehe

so long no update... where are the rest?

one side of my lower jaw is damn pain... cos wisdom tooth is coming out. i cant really chew food now... so irritating.. hope i can just extract it...

other than that, the 4 lubangs i have (due to extraction), are slowly closing the gaps already... and the rest of the teeth in the middle are more loosen...

how about the rest? leng_leng? babypearl? kentcp? and who's that girl (her brackets always fall off wan)...see la...so long no update, i also forgot her name already...

ciaoz~

yalor..loosen then the teeth will hav space to move... As when the teeth are being push inward, the frontal teeth will hav more loose space...

that girl ah? i forgot her log in id wor.,,,i will try to back track her...then let u know...kakkaa

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Added on May 13, 2009, 11:47 ami think so is white_tulip

kakakkaa

yah, its already glued to our teeth... but dunno why her glue didnt hold the brackets well enuff... so her brackets always fall off...
then finally when doctor re-glue for her, then she ok liao

ya wei, 7 teeth sound scary... but if that including wisdoms...thats fine i think...

about the spacer.s..no worries... its pain cos its tight... give it a few days then it will be fine already. I still have spacers at my lower jaw...

The wire at the end are getting even longer..... poking me like mad..

Hi, suddenly bum in here.

I’m having braces next coming Friday.  1st consultation, my Ortho put 8 separators to move my teeth to give way for the band. She told me to extract 7 of my teeth (3 wisdoms & 4 molars).

I’ve extracted 2 teeth last week and 4 teeth last Monday. Guess what.. There's no pain at all. Thanks to my doctor. She done a great job.

People said, separator/spacer is more hurting than braces.. is it true?

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Honestly, in the beginning, i will brush whenever after meal. Soon, i just gargle.
Now, i dont brush anymore.  I have a mirror, toothpicks with me and korek the food out from being visible only....

*Don't laugh...i know it sounded disgusting...

When i go out makan with friends, i will sometimes stuff my finger in my mouth to adjust the dental wax or my tongue will glide my teeth and etc... I know its not a very pleasant sight to look at. But i do it in the washroom, or bend down under the table and all la... Try not to let ppl see. Other than that, actually my friends and family all use to it and people around me understand my action. So they will tolerate me also.

To be honest, if u need to brush in the office. Its totally alright. Afterall, its good manner to brush after u eat. Rather than having food stuck at ur teeth right or not? I'm sure your colleagues would understand. Dont worry my dear, its not weird or strange at all. I'm sure they rather u using the toilet to brush teeth than seeing food stuck at ur teeth.

In my ex-company, some account managers also practice to brush teeth after lunch. Cos these are the people to represent the company to see clients. So they have to hav a good image. They even floss in the office ok?

Does all above makes you feel better? Dont worry la my dear. Every time after makan, u just bring out ur mirror to check ur smile. If u see food stuck in between teeth, just quickly go washroom and gargle to get rid of it first. Toothpicks are very useful. So have it with you. Then only go back office to brush lo. Other than that, avoid Fried rice and chilli stuffs lo... Hope these helps

Hi.. Thanks for the petua. I've braces last friday.. It take me time to adjust.. Yesterday.. i went to a restaurant. Hard for me to eat Nasi Goreng and after that lari to washroom.. the one that i can't stand is.. have to eat like a pengantin.. 

Honestly, i need lot of petua from all of you. My doctor gave me all braces kits but lot of pharmacy didn't have an ortho brush. Where else can i buy it... i used to brush after lunch/meal in the office.. Help please....

Yes, why not? That's what happened to me.

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Added on May 25, 2009, 9:11 am
Yah, i agree with you that not many pharmacies are selling the ortho brush. Fortunately, the Guardian in Desa Sri Hartamas got. So, i just buy from there as its near to my work place. When i buy, i will stock up a few la. Cos we destroys the brush very easily, plus its not easy to find it everywhere...

Btw, just wanna share this, for those who are looking for the mini bristle (to clean in between brackets and teeth), u can get it from Daiso at the curve. RM5 for a pack of 4 or 5 bristles. Check it out. Cos if u get from watson's or guardian, it will be damn expensive...

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Added on May 25, 2009, 9:13 am
Is it really cheaper to get the brush from the clinic? I'm not sure. I only got my first set from the clinic. Then after that, i bought from outside. I bought mine for RM7++ for my ortho brush. What about you?

aiks...i'm not using the electric. I'm using the old school manual ortho brush. Anyway, abt the mini brush i mentioned that u can get from Daiso. Its called interdental brush. I've attached a picture.

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Mine is Damon 3MX, cost me RM5.6k only at Bangsar How's Orthodontics & Dental Surgery.

6.5k can get transparent type (eg. InOvation C) like what Teddy using now. So, i feel like the Dr already over charge you. Why not consult other doctor to get more quote?

As per mentioned on my previous thread, you may consider below as guidance to install braces:

1) Are you looking for less pain, highest efficiency ? yes - Damon 3MX (~5.8k or less) / Damon Q (Latest, prices unknown)

2) Are you looking for less pain, high efficiency, with transparent ? yes - InOvation C (~6.5k)

3) If above Q1 and Q2 is no, then you are looking for transditional type which is painful, take more than 2.5 years & above to complete with average result. prices ~2k can get.

4) Is the orthodontist having high experience in this field ?

5) Is the orthodontist certified from the well known Uni, also certified by the product company?

Hope help.

Dear all

I've finally installed my braces today.. OMG..i went for my first consultation at dr how's, and he put on for me on the spot after the xrays. Quite shocking isnt it? Well, someone had cancelled his or her appointment after me, so he had enough time to do it for me..

Btw, i'm using the In-ovation C type. Nikki, i can join your gang now.. lol According to him, i don't need any extraction at all.. omg..the doctor in kepong said i have to remove 4 teeth! But he advised me to remove all my wisdom teeth, just to make sure that they don't give me any problem in the future. But he said it's optional as it won't affect the braces result even if i keep them.. i don't know.. i'm still afraid of extraction I don't know how to brush my teeth now.. can someone guide me along?

Representing everyone here, we welcome you to join the bracesian group. Hehehe... So, how do u feel now?> Its not as bad as u think it would be right? I think the glue-ing and installation process takes about 1hr like that?

The nurse should have taught you how to brush. Well, if u're using the manual brush, just angle ur brush abit la. As in u brush left-right motion but angle ur brush. 45 degrees above brackets and 45 degrees below brackets. That's how the nurse taught me. I dunno why Leng_leng's method is different than mine. However, just by this method, it wont clean too well yet. You still need interdental brush to clean in between each teeth, gaps, wire, brackets... Did the nurse give you the interdental brush too? If no, pls refer post #950 for picture of interdental brush.

As for the your case with wisdom tooth, take good care of them. Dont let them rot or be infected. Cos they're life span is very short. If they rot or couldnt get out from your gum, u still have to extract them. Only whether is normal extraction or operation. IF they grow nicely out of the gum in good position, u can extract them normally without operation. But if they're stubborn and prefer to remain in your gum, then u hav to opt for operation. And bare in mind, operation is not cheap.

To Leng_leng:
You bought the brushes edy? cheap right> compared to what u can get outside...Actually, sometimes they will hav in different sizes wan...

haha.. thanx! what u all reckon me to ask the doctor on the first day?

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oh din notice nikki's post .. ok, i will

okok..thanx What your doctor said when u asked why the teeh is ugly? and i heard some adults need to go through jaw surguery in order to correct their bites and it seems scary