Hi all,

I'm contemplating in having braces. Hmm...as the saying goes, 'Ignorance is Bliss'. Only after consulting a ortho, then learned i've got a problem. To keep story short, was advised to do by 1st doctor, but needed to have extraction of two lower teeth. Then was referred to another doc to extract but commented the tooth lower teeth's root is long. So i got scared. Then seek second opinion, Dr How. He said no need extraction wor. Put the braces first, and then see how progress. Confused. 1st doc is conventional metal braces costing RM4K++, Dr How's self ligitating ones are RM6k++. Gosh....I'm a working, so my pockets gonna be a larg hole. Well, still in consideration. My friends all laughing and commented preferably don't do braces. Sigh...still scratching my head

Hi all. After some convincing from Dr How, I've now been 'braced'. Now sulking cause not looking forward to my credit card bil. heheehe.

Lots of saliva and can't eat hard food. i'm so gonna miss red meat. Anyone care to share initial experiences what its like. I need to get used to quickly. BTW, procedure was fast yesterday evening.

Aduhai! One of my brackets got loosed this morning after rinsing. Dr only be back on following Monday. Have to 'patient'ly wait now. Only two days got braced, but now ulcers or cuts from braces so far. Just a little discomfort on skin near right side of wisdom tooth. I was being naughty yesterday trying to eat little 'char siews' from fried rice. What a pain! Now I get the pic! The auntie of porridge stall near my house will be very please seeing me for the next 1 week. Thank you all for the advise

Gosh...i don't even know Damon got Damon 3 & 3mx. Am i the oldest here who got braces at 30?! Aikss...I got the transparent 1 instead of metal so extra $$. So its from my paycheck....sob sob...Just saw my credit card bill...nearly fall off my chair..I should have pester my parents when small....then no need to fok out on my own now...hehehe

Know someone, arranged with orthodontist to have her breaces off just before wedding photography date. In time and excellent results. You invinsible as in the ceramic ones. Its not so visible, bling bling as the metal ones So far, no stains from curries & other sinful food..kekekeke. If you're quite certain on getting braces, get consultation and seek advise. Don't be afraid to ask Dr on Anything!

I've got one of my bracket loose after 3 days. Er...prob due to glue not yet harden fully & it loosen during teeth brushing. BTW, i've just put on braces end of last month. No stains visible on my ceramic Damon...yet. No powerbands & rubberhands, so not so worry. My job equires me to meet people all the time. My clients are cool...just that some of my friends just teases me occasionally....at my age.

Food stuck on baces is a norm. After each meal i tend to excuse myself to washroom or gargle (as silently as i could) while covering with napkin/ tissue if got. Hate it when ppl keep staring & when they notice something. My colleagues will tell me 'Don't Speak' and I get the hint

I just got my lower teeth braced. Due to my condition, bite stopper is needed to prevent me from biting the braces. Aikss..i can't chew nor bite. I have to swallow foods now onwards. My speech is slurred cause can't close my teeths fully. Sigh! Do any of you share similar experience?

Thanks Nikki & Karyn for the advise. If not mistaken, I got braced on 1st June. Its Innovation C btw. Keep thinking i may neet to go on liquid diet. Argghh.. I'll persevere and find my way. gosh I'm gonna miss a lot of food types.

Just curious, are you getting the regular metal braces, hence the need to extract 4 teeth? I was informed to extract 2 teeth by another ortho. Then was informed no need to do so when decided to go for self litigating types.

Sigh..just want to vent my frustation...having to fix loose bracket nearly every month...must.....resist.....tempting.....meat dishes. Well merry X'mas fellow bracesians!

Whoa...ceramic package cost RM9,900?! Hmm...Suggest you seek 2nd opinion / cost-packages from other ortho. There may be other incidental cost, e.g extraction, dental supplies, etc...and it will add up.

Rest assured with Raymond's capabilites. Had scaling done by him couple of days ago. Quick & clean, not to mention courteous explanation on condition of my teeth & braces. Well, just got 2 huge ulcers, caused by grinding of braces. Arrghh!

Just had a wisdom tooth extracted somewhat two weeks ago. With Anaesthetic, it just felt a slight twitch. Is only when the Anae wears off that you start feelin uncomfortable.

I only had 1 extracted. Others may need to be extracted in future. Extraction is not painful. Once Anaes wear off, had tingling feeling drinking liquid...probably due to sensitive gum area where the wisdom tooth use to be. Tightening of wire is somewhat more painful, when eating.

Consultation aint come free. After seeking 2nd opinion, I decided to go with 2nd ortho. Yup, cost more but time will tell. Still under 'treatment'. So far so good

Yup, did it at Dr How Ortho. But done by the younger doc. That 1 particular extracted tooth was larger than average and crooked according to the doc. So a bit of a 'tussle' but otherwise a smooth procedure. So kept it as a memento You need not worry as its a quite straightforward procedure for most cases if there is no surgery required

Park at below Jolly Green (foodcourt). Needs 7 tooth extraction..Ouch. Hang tough gal

Livon - Patience is virtue. Like you i too had 2 tooth extracted recently. Frustratingly, I got fever after the numbness wear off, but no pain though. I too hope not have extractions again.

I'm 31 and still wearing them....innovation C (ceramic) Some suffering you will endure...but u'll get used to it. Its the results that you want. So go for it

I too was surprised on their new premise at Ground floor. Premium looking place now. New trainees i think.

If the bracket is loose, set for an appointment asap. Keep the loose bracket if detached. Sigh my treatment taking longer than expected.