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 Oct 5 2010, 12:56 PM
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I'm wearing Damon braces for about 10 months now and wondering if any of you have receding gum? Sort of like the gum line has moved upwards and teeth is more expose?
Another annoying thing is one of the bracket keep falling off, seems like the teeth is hitting the braces when I bite. And the dentist said it's getting difficult to glue it again when it's falling out so frequently. I wonder if it's a common problem. |
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Oct 5 2010, 08:39 PM
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QUOTE(karynkhoo @ Oct 5 2010, 04:50 PM) 1 of my bracket fell off >3 times and my ortho changed the bracket. Do you get charged for the new bracket? Usually the bracket comes in one whole set? |
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Nov 11 2010, 09:06 AM
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It sounds like you guys are taking the normal bracket and not the Damon type? Just curious, because I didn't undergo all these steps...
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Nov 15 2010, 05:16 PM
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QUOTE(cutegal0886 @ Nov 15 2010, 03:05 PM) just another question... As for me, all the 4 wisdom tooth were removed...i asked few doctor about braces... some ask me take our the wisdom teeth b4 wearing braces, some said no need ... can wear braces with wisdom teeth... so which one is better? |
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 Nov 20 2010, 11:20 PM
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Hi all...
Just to share with you all the results so far after almost 70 weeks of wearing braces. The upper one was installed on Dec 11, 2009. I'm still not sure how long I still need to wear them yet. I've been through a lot of mental and physical pain throughout these period but I believe it's worth it. Those who are still hesitant about going for braces, I would say, just go for it. Beauty comes with a price but it's definitely going to put a nice smile on your face and increase the self confidence too. Before  After  |
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Nov 23 2010, 10:20 PM
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QUOTE(eeling_82 @ Nov 23 2010, 06:02 PM) I just extracted a tooth and it was painful. The doctor gave me one course (which is two shots) of LA. I wonder if i can ask for 2 course (four shots total) of LA for my next appointment? All my teeth extraction was done under GA (general anesthesia) at a government specialist hospital and warded into the daycare center. So, I'm not sure how to reply that.Or anyone can suggest sedation dentist? Added on November 23, 2010, 10:21 pm QUOTE(den @ Nov 23 2010, 05:52 PM) haha. Hmmm.. i'm not sure, maybe a bit of both? other than your teeth are aligned, your gum and lips looks healthier too. or is it just some lighting effect?  This post has been edited by pikeydude: Nov 23 2010, 10:21 PM |
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Nov 24 2010, 09:22 AM
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[quote=eeling_82,Nov 24 2010, 06:50 AM]
[quote=pikeydude,Nov 23 2010, 10:20 PM] All my teeth extraction was done under GA (general anesthesia) at a government specialist hospital and warded into the daycare center. So, I'm not sure how to reply that. Where is this hospital and how much was it? I am toying the idea of GA. Thanks! [/quote] It's the Putrajaya Hospital and you need to have a referral letter from your dentist. They do not accept walk-in unless you are a resident of Putrajaya. The cost of every thing is just RM50. I had my 4 wisdom tooth extracted there. |
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Nov 26 2010, 01:32 AM
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QUOTE(karynkhoo @ Nov 26 2010, 12:14 AM) I've just de-bonded yesterday. Here's my before and after photos. Congrats~ 17 months is fast~!» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Type of braces: Damon 3MX Duration: 17 months |
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Dec 13 2010, 08:34 PM
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Be careful on what you chew
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Dec 17 2010, 10:38 AM
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QUOTE(pikeydude @ Dec 13 2010, 08:34 PM) Be careful on what you chew Hmmmm.. not mine. |
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Dec 17 2010, 05:36 PM
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Hmmm... perhaps you can post a photo of it too. I'm curious all the powerchain and screw looks like
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Jan 8 2011, 08:11 PM
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QUOTE(`twinkles @ Jan 8 2011, 04:02 PM) Thanks so much, it is such a hassle to take leave and see the doctor again. Thanks. You have my full support on that. Think of all the nice things you will achieve in the end. Be strong and have patience, k.I am so demotivated and feel like giving up already although it is only 5 days. It was worse than what I thought. I mean there's not much pain for me. Eating is still OK, I don't usually enjoy eating(I diet all the time haha) so cannot eat nice food is still OK. It is just that I could not bear with the excessive teasings of me. My sister was always telling how ugly I am and when I talked I seemed to be talking with my lips pouted. My sister is seriously inconsiderate and insensitive. I can just say, there are lots of negative comments from her. She wasn't intending to hurt me, but it is just her character. My friends were saying I am too old for braces and my bf doesn't find me attractive anymore now(not to brag here, but I used to be having quite perfect features to be called beautiful except for the ugly set of rabbit deep bite teeth). It is going to be Chinese New Year soon, and my relatives are very sarcastic. I don't feel like going back to hometown due to this reason. How pathetic. I feel so regret now. Only my younger sister and my mum are very supportive, my younger sister always tell me I am going to be really pretty for the rest of my life by only suffering for two years and my mum thinks about creative ways to cook for me everyday. I seriously need some support now. |
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