Dental Braces
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junito:
My DD had Damon braces since Oct last year. She needed to extract 4 teeth as her teeth were seriously overcrowded (literally overlapping!).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!
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
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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.
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Anyone tried Invisalign braces? Was quoted >$8000 by a specialist.
What are Damon braces? -
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. -
Has anyone been to Dr Stefan Vaz at Novena Medical..
Read about him and tempted to try.. -
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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My DD did his braces for only 3.8k.
Dentist was very very professional and experienced.
Dr Cheng from Mount Elizabeth. No regrets. -
auntieM:
Just an update.. ..My DS got his gap fixed at Embrace by Doctor Tan in late April earlier this year and his braces were off yesterday.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..
His front tooth 'protruded' about 8mm then and he had front four teeth in braces only.. All corrected now and he will just need retainers at night for a year.. :rahrah: -
Can someone recommend any good and reasonable priced orthodontics in NE area?
Do the orthodontics need to be near to home? Will there be frequent visit? Is it worth to go for discounted rate at government hospital?
What age is suitable for the braces? I seem to hear different views. I was advised to delay until all the permanent teeth are out… is that correct?
So sorry so the string of questions. TIA! -
dd and ds both had spacers placed at their back molar yesterday. This is to prepare for space for the metal molar band that will support the braces.
Today both of them are in pain due to the thingy the doc put in the gaps of the molars, total 8 pieces.
Anyone experience this. How long will this pain last.
I see dd quite stressed by this whole journey ahead. First, the pain from the spacers, then the trauma getting to pull out 4 pre molars, then the braces. How do you help to ease your kid’s fear. I feel quite bad she has cope with the school work and all this. Luckily her brother is taking it better. I know he is scared of the extractions too but too macho to say so.
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