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    • JenniferJ Offline
      Jennifer
      last edited by

      thesgmother:
      My DD felt a little itchy for a short period of time when the extraction was done. but it was gone after a couple of days. Maybe u can wait and see if it subsides? As for the stitches,she didnt go through that so Im not that sure. 🤷 maybe you can check what it is about?

      Thank you all for sharing.

      The itch has subsided.

      The dentist confirmed the stitches were put in to close up the hole originally occupied by the adult tooth, wont affect the braces.

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        Musicstar
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        My dd has extract upper two teeth with the braces on for about 2 months. There are 2 more bottom teeth to extract . Wow, it was extracted the 2 upper premolar tooth. It was big.

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          junito
          last edited by

          hi,


          My 11-year old DD had Damon braces fitted by Dr Arthur Lim of The Implant and Oral Surgery Centre (http://www.iosc.com.sg/en/arthur) recently.

          Was told that these braces, which work using a thin wire to pull the teeth together, is faster in terms of duration of treament (1-1.5 years) and require less frequent appointments (6-8 weeks compared to 4-6 weeks) and supposedly less painful (she has seen him 2-3x and only the first time the braces went up did she complain of discomfort). It's abt $5.5k for everything, inclusive of all appointments.

          Incidentally, I was told that it's best to start braces when the child still has a few baby teeth left so that there's more room for adjustment.

          And no, this dentist doesn't exactly practice extraction but natural movement.. or maybe my kid is lucky and didn't have to extract!

          Anyone whose kids have had these Damon braces done before? Just wondering, belatedly, whether it's too good to be true...

          Thanks!

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            MotherHen
            last edited by

            junito:
            hi,


            My 11-year old DD had Damon braces fitted by Dr Arthur Lim of The Implant and Oral Surgery Centre (http://www.iosc.com.sg/en/arthur) recently.

            Was told that these braces, which work using a thin wire to pull the teeth together, is faster in terms of duration of treament (1-1.5 years) and require less frequent appointments (6-8 weeks compared to 4-6 weeks) and supposedly less painful (she has seen him 2-3x and only the first time the braces went up did she complain of discomfort). It's abt $5.5k for everything, inclusive of all appointments.

            Incidentally, I was told that it's best to start braces when the child still has a few baby teeth left so that there's more room for adjustment.

            And no, this dentist doesn't exactly practice extraction but natural movement.. or maybe my kid is lucky and didn't have to extract!

            Anyone whose kids have had these Damon braces done before? Just wondering, belatedly, whether it's too good to be true...

            Thanks!
            My DD had Damon braces since Oct last year. She needed to extract 4 teeth as her teeth were seriously overcrowded (literally overlapping!).

            Her teeth have straightened amazingly now, forming a beautiful arch. We are amazed by how fast everything has worked. She goes back for adjustment every 6 weeks or so. There is usu some discomfort for the first couple of days after each adjustment, but no pain.

            Her orthodontist says the whole process usu takes about a year. We are looking forward to Oct this year šŸ˜„

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              auntieM
              last edited by

              My DS has a slight gap between his front tooth and the school dentist has given him a referral letter....Maybe will try Dr Tan.

              Not sure if he needs braces for that.. šŸ˜„

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                cherrygal
                last edited by

                Anyone tried Invisalign braces? Was quoted >$8000 by a specialist.


                What are Damon braces?

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                  keroppi
                  last edited by

                  junito:
                  And no, this dentist doesn't exactly practice extraction but natural movement.. or maybe my kid is lucky and didn't have to extract!

                  Our orthodontist also does not practise extraction. Both both my kids didn't have to extract. One is off braces already - on retainer now.

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                    auntieM
                    last edited by

                    Has anyone been to Dr Stefan Vaz at Novena Medical..

                    Read about him and tempted to try.. šŸ˜„

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                      Janelle Ho
                      last edited by

                      My son got his braces done at emBRACE dental surgery. He didnt need to extract any teeth though. However, i paid $4200 for the whole package including all adjustments. Quite reasonable.

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                        amysoon
                        last edited by

                        My DD did his braces for only 3.8k.

                        Dentist was very very professional and experienced.
                        Dr Cheng from Mount Elizabeth. No regrets.

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