I found one at Bangsar, having a branch at Taman Maluri. Quoted me ~RM5.6k - RM5.8 for Damon 3.(exclude RM220 diag report x2 (before & after) & any extract) )

I am still seeking if any other dentist is cheaper for Damon 3. Do let me know if you know ya..

Thanks

At last, I installed my braces at Bangsar on last Monday. Just on upper teeth first, the lower will do it on later stage.

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Added on January 23, 2008, 7:18 pmLenn, Just visit the dentist, they will quote you and let you know how much per visit. You can just do the braces for lower teeth without upper teeth. However, you did dentist to consult you. They are expert...

This post has been edited by kentcp: Jan 23 2008, 07:18 PM

I am taking Damon 3 system (consider new system), so a bit expensive than tranditional type.

<<I can't post any referral link, if u need to know damon 3, you can seach net or PM me>>

The cost is about RM5800, they give me RM200 discount due to I am their regular customer.

1st time visit payment is RM 970 for
. RM 750 deposit
. RM 200 - 2 X-ray, mold & photo

2nd visit payment is RM750 plus misc (auto/manual tooth bush, toothpaste, etc - depend on what you buy)
. RM 750 deposit
. RM ??? -misc cost
. They will install braces on this visit and ask you to sign contract agreement.

3rd visit onwards is installment plan (~RM300) & braces adjustment for total of another 14 visits. Last visit will pay around RM200.

The dentist: How's Orthodontics & Dental Surgery

I remember they quoted ~RM4800 ++ for full braces. Suggest you walk in. First time consult is FOC.

I do the normal one (Damon 3 system). Colourful one is for lady / kids ? According to dentist, the transparent is look nice, more expensive but it take longer time to complete. So, suggest go for normal one and take Damon 3 system if your financial can effort


Some info on Damon system Hope help

The Damon System is not just a new product, it's a whole new way of treating patients. Conventional treatment often requires removal of healthy teeth and/or the use of palatal expanders to make space. This approach is often uncomfortable, takes longer, and can leave a narrower arch and a flat profile. Damon smiles are full, natural 10-tooth smiles achieved with light biologically-sensible forces, and are specifically designed to improve the overall facial result of each patient.

Braces are the beginning, but the system makes the smile.

Certified Damon System doctors combine three key components, which when used together, deliver faster treatment, fewer appointments, greater comfort, and consistent high-quality results:

1. Damon passive self-ligating braces that eliminate the need for elastic or metal "ties". With Damon tie-less braces you can experience treatment without tightening.

2. Light high-technology shape-memory wires that move teeth faster and require fewer adjustments.

3. A new clinically proven treatment approach that aligns your teeth and enhances your facial aesthetics - usually without extractions or rapid palatal expanders.


Conventional braces on the left are tied in with elastics, which cause friction and pressure, making treatment slower and less comfortable. Damon braces use a slide mechanism to hold the wire, which allows teeth to move more freely, quickly and comfortably.

Damon braces are designed to be discreet, comfortable and easy to keep clean. Without the elastic ties which attract and collect plaque, Damon braces make dental hygiene easy during treatment.

OMG.. after so many year, the teeth still can moving ? Hmm..so troublesome..

the transparent retainer easy to broke ? caused by drop down? since it wear on night time at home, why the retainer need transparent ? (Sorry, i don't know how it look like )

Mind to PM me your retainer? Just curious..envy those ppl who borned with nice teeth

normally, no need to extract your teeth. Unless too serous..anyhow, the dental who have that system will able to consult you. no worry

mine one on second month plus..next week is third month.. i can see the teeth is adjusted a bit

Hey, I also went there today.. for my 2nd visits appointment.. Didn't see you

Today, Dr. put a "bite stop" behind my front teeth. Now, my back teeth can't touch each other when close my mouth.. I have to find a way to from today onwards.. Going to thiner and thiner..

today is 3rd month.. i can see my teeth is move slightly in..if press the teeth, it can move a bit

"Damon passive self-ligating brackets allow freedom of movement and thus faster results with gentler forces(less painful)."
vs
"Elastic ligatures create friction and binding and require more force (painful) and more-frequent adjustments."

http://www.ormco.com/index/damon-thesystem...iveselfligation

How to eat ? Since the day i putting the "bite stop", i can take rice or anything require to chew.. what i can do for my lunch and dinner is cook porridge, then put in vege, meal or fish into blender and blend together.. then eat..

next thusday will go to Lang Tengah for 4D3N trips.. i don't know how to settle my meal

you ganas still can eat, i believe the gap between upper and lower teeth is quite near ba.. my case is not..

[quote=green_apple,Mar 30 2008, 11:12 PM]
freaking out is normal... I freaked out too...

damon 3 also need to extract aar?? what's the difference between damon 3 and Innovation anyway???

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Added on March 30, 2008, 11:14 pm

Damon 3 should no need to extract teeth unles your teeth is too serious/ double / over lap teeth.. then need to extract one teeth to give some space.

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Added on March 31, 2008, 8:03 pm[quote=piggy0406,Mar 30 2008, 07:13 AM]
Hi all~

I'm done with my braces around 2 years ago... guess i can share some of my experiences here ....

i'm having a nice teeth after being suffered for 1 and the half year ....

about the extraction of teeth question, actually most of my frens including me did need extraction of healthy teeth due to normally the untidy growing fo teeth is due to they dont have enough spaces to grow accordingly.

U'll probaly suffer pain in the very first week since your teeth are trying to adjust but the later on days you'll only suffer a bit pain for around 3 days (for my case) after each month appointment to tighten ur braces.

Hope it helps ^^.

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Can see your teeth is so nice.. envy..

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[quote=Elayne,Mar 30 2008, 01:44 PM]
Hmm..understood. But putting on braces means put it on both up and down? I saw got a friend of mine,she said the dentist tighten her upper teeth 1st then later on only do the lower part. It is to lessen the pain doing that way? Before doing braces,the dentist will pluck out some of your teeth right? It is the last teeth,the bigger ones? Coz recently I have 2 new grown teeth at the last corner there,senget ones How to cabut oh..painful>.< And how much do u paid at the 1st sessions? Pay in 1 go or pay it everytime u visited the dentist? Thank you for the helping tips,at least i know


For my case, Dr. How is install brace on my upper teeth first. He can't install the brace on my lower teeth because i have a deep bite when close my mouth. Not sure when he will install at my lower teeth. I believe everyone condition is defferent, so, we may have slight defferent treament. At the end of day, still advice to get consultant from dentist. We are here only can provide those info that we know only

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Added on March 31, 2008, 10:57 pm[quote=sazzzhi,Mar 30 2008, 12:23 PM]
sorry late reply . i went there at 5pm maybe next time can meet..kakaka..next week will be my 2nd appointment,,,,sked..

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oh.. my schedule is on 1pm.. Always need to wait

This post has been edited by kentcp: Mar 31 2008, 10:57 PM

No worry, those expensive stuff is for those who want fix at inner teeth. For my Damon 3, i paid for RM5,600 but break into 14 times installment. Green apply is correct, this cost not include to buy electronics brush and others thing

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i also dont know the difference for Damon and In-Ovation but according to Dr How both works the same and both also same price...just that Damon is from Us and In-Ovation from japan...but I google it and found that both also looks the same to me and does the same job wor..but he say from Japan i dont see any "japan" word in the site lor...and then I ask the gal at the front desk Lia, she say most ppl take inovation wor...gaah...i dont know how and what to decide...so Dr How's patients, how do you find him?..Ok ?..If ok then set la, am goin to the battlefield next week...need to fork out some money too...and need to keep telling myself "its worth it" over and over again...need all da support from you guys..~~!! jia youuu jia youu~~

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To me, i found Dr. How is good and knowledgeable on this field lo.. Like i want to temporary remove my "bite stop" , kena said for few min.. and no more second time...I know he want the result.. if i keep asking him to remove, it will delay the process..

Dr How just help me to change the string to 0.16 on yesterday. Now, my front teeth is pain. He said he is kind to me not to put bite stop on this month. Next month (4th month), he will put the bite stop and install the braces on my lower teeth. My mum ask me to stop it because she saw i getting thiner and thiner, she feel pain in heart. I said don't mention this anymore but give me more support.. i really need lot of supports for me to continue it.. That's why i always log to here..from this forum, a lot ppl are same like me..i know i do the right thing, no matter how "suffer" i am..

Sazzzhi, thanks for your support (i really need it) .. the behind wire, u can ask Dr. How to cut it short.. it happenned to me as well.. caused my inner mouth a lot "hole", so, i ask Dr. how to cut it short and paste some glue to close the end of string. I never use the wax lo.. if you need, can take from me in FOC.

Hope help.

Those gal out there, if you want to keep fit, you may consider to install braces.. but not for guys (Guy too thin not nice)..haha..I wish get fater but with braces.. haii.. will go to gym next week.

10kgs ! Erm.. you must evaluate on your daily food intake wor.. Anyhow, this is not a right thread to discuss your food intake.. Take care there..

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Added on April 17, 2008, 8:26 amPM me how you make it happen, if it is heathy enuff, i want learn from you ah.. i need some weight gain..

This post has been edited by kentcp: Apr 17 2008, 08:26 AM

after 2~3 days should be fine