not all cases require extraction. it's case by case basis. my case is without extraction.

if forget to put on retainer, the teeth will move slightly, but not back to square 1, jst tat it won't be as perfect as right after de-brace.

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Added on August 1, 2010, 10:21 amHi all, I would like to ask whether the front upper n lower teeth are supposed to touch/knock each other?

2 of my front-most teeth are knocking towards the 2 front-most lower teeth. Should I ask Dr. to fix it for me before my next appointment?

It depends on the type of braces you choose. For my case, I chose Damon 3MX which is RM6000. It can be paid by installment.

Please refer to post #1 for a more detailed break-down of the cost involved.

Let's say doctor quote u 6k. Tat will be the cost for braces installation plus two yes duration of monthly visit n services. Can pay by installment. Once finish paying but treatment not complete yet, doctor will not charge u. Unless extra treatment needs to be done. For eg; extraction, scalling. That 6k also exclude x-Ray n molding.

So do the math, it can add up to 8k maybe by the time u finish.
Also note tat, rubberbands are FREE. Hope tat helps.

Tell ur sis. Braces is not a taboo anymore. It's now very fashionable and cool. See how many working adults here are wearing braces?

Some ppl just put on braces just to perfecting their teeth and their condition is not bad at all. They just wanna look perfect.

Tell her not to worry abt it. Everything will  be fine. Who knows more guys interested in her even wit braces!?