Nikki and all, how do u all brush teeth when out for working? u all have toothbrush and toothpaste at the office? and does it seem very weird we brush teeth in the office washroom?

I will be starting my new job soon so gonna seek for advice frm you all...

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

oh....thanks alot for ur suggestion.. cos so far i nvr see my colleague or managers who brush their teeth so im worried it would be weird...
but if dun brush after eating i will feel uncomfortable and feel like erm...geli...especially after eating those food that really stubborn stuck in the teeth one haha.. Sometime when going out also cant brush..i always bring and use toothpicks as well.. go home only brush it...

haha yeah i feel better...think i will put one in my office in case the food really couldnt be removed by using toothpicks...

Hahaha...dont worry la. Maybe later your colleagues respect you more because of that and soon they start to brush also? There is nothing weird about brushing teeth in office la. You're not picking your nose or picking your toe nails in office also... Be cool with it.

Hello!

Anyone heard of an orthodontist putting the braces on 1st before extracting teeth?
I need 4 teeth extracted for braces, but my orthodontist told me to put the braces on first and extractions later.
So, anyone heard of this idea b4?
Thanks!

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....

Hie...welcome to our group!

After i've installed my braces it took almost 1 week for me to adapt it, first week only can take soft food, like porridge, potato, soft noodle, macaroni etc... and after tat I can eat like normal d...juz tat the front teeth has no strength to bite, thus have to chop into small pieces then use the teeth behind to chew.. Maybe ur nasi goreng cooked too hard? But I had pizza after one week putting on braces hehehe..but hv to chew slowly la..

Why hv to eat like pengantin? Izit ur teeth stil pain? If pain then u better take soft food first, then slowly only try to eat harder one.. Trust me, sooner u will used to it so dun worry too much k?

I think u can buy at ur clinic or i think phramacies is selling..i saw they're selling interdental kit but not too sure bout toothbrush cos i normally buy it when i visit my doc...cos cheaper ma hehe..

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

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Added on May 25, 2009, 9:11 amYah, 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 amIs 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?

This post has been edited by NikkiDaTeddy: May 25 2009, 09:13 AM

I think i bought it at RM6 if not mistaken.. cos i couldnt find at outside so ma buy at clinic lor.. I use electric toothbrush so I usually buy the brush head...

Oh Daiso got ah? is the same brand or wut? Good to use onot? watson or guardian sell it for 10.90 leh.. I bought frm my clinic everytime i visit my doc, duno RM8 or RM9 forgot liao..

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.



This post has been edited by NikkiDaTeddy: May 27 2009, 09:45 AM

Oh dear...it is so cute!! i like the colors... does it come with one set or only the brush head?

hi, i went for my first orthodontic appointment today to quote for the price for Damon 3. The doctor charges 6.5k for a duration of 2-3 years. And i was told that i may need to extract 4 teeth (2 upper and 2 lower) and also one of my wisdom teeth. I'm quite skeptical as no one has mentioned about having to extract so many teeth. Btw, my case is not very serious, so i don't know if she's doing the right thing. Is the price a bit too high? Like white tulip said, hers was only 6.5 for In-ovation C. Please advise. Thanks.

Mine was 6k for InOvation C from Dr. How. Since you have doubt for your current orthodontist, why not consult another doctor? I have to extract 4 teeth also even with InOvation C. Cos Dr says i have too many teeth for my small gum. So have to extract few to push everything in.

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Added on May 27, 2009, 9:39 amWhat u see is what u get. hahaha.... I dunno what u mean by brush head. Cos this mini brush are in that size... small.
Its just for you to get rid of dirt in between brackets only. Didnt u get this from your clinic?>

This post has been edited by NikkiDaTeddy: May 27 2009, 09:39 AM

is it really necessary to get these mini brushes?
i am not using these brushes and i am only using a normal manual toothbrush coz my dr did not tell me to get any dental kit....

Hi there,
Its not necessary to get them. But honestly, using only normal manual brush wont be enuff. Initially, i was a bit lazy to use these mini brush (interdental brush) also. But i realise, normal brushes cant reach some area due to the brackets and wire blocking. So these mini brush will be useful. Its like those brush where people use to clean milk bottle. It can reach some area that other brushes cant. But these mini brushes are very small.

It can reach the hidden area to clean out dirt and also to prevent plague from forming.
See attached picture to see how it works..



This post has been edited by NikkiDaTeddy: May 28 2009, 08:18 AM

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.

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Added on May 27, 2009, 9:39 am
What u see is what u get. hahaha.... I dunno what u mean by brush head. Cos this mini brush are in that size... small.
Its just for you to get rid of dirt in between brackets only. Didnt u get this from your clinic?>

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wut i bought one is oral B brand, the brush is longer one..blue in color one...very normal interdental brush where guardian or watson are selling it also.. the brush head can be taken out and changed one. So normally I buy the refill one lor.. You are not using this meh dear? Think this week i will be heading to Daiso to get this cute brush then!

ah i found the photo of it d!


This post has been edited by leng_leng: May 27 2009, 08:55 PM

kentcp, traditional one got 2k tat cheap meh? I tot ard 4k for the recent price?

mine was 4k ler....tat was like 2 years ago... got until 2k tat low meh...

In my memory, got someone told me ~2k lo.. not meh ? May be i am really old lioa..bad memory