Braces.

Hi. I am getting real tired of people asking me the sameee thing about braces on my ask.fm (http://ask.fm/deannaniki) so here's a post. FAQs basically.


When did I start wearing braces?
25th October 2013.

Why did I wear braces?
Not like I had an overbite (okay maybe a slight overbite) or an underbite, but the front row of my teeth was growing/progressing slow on one side. The right side was growing longer than the left side. Basically growing in a slanting progress. I had canines, and one tooth next to the canine that was growing outwards, was only growing inwards. So because of that one tooth growing inwards, the bottom row tooth was growing outwards. Like, another canine. Just on the bottom row. Because of the canine that was growing inwards, I was constantly biting on my own tongue and my tooth was grinding on my inner cheek most of the time.

Where did I get my braces done?
Klinik Pergigian Dr. Aina. It's located in Saujana Impian, Kajang.

Does wearing braces hurt?
It hurts the first week of getting them. You will not be able to chew. So just consume soft food; like porridge and soup. It also hurts each time you change your wires into thicker ones.

What are spacers?
Spacers are somewhat like elastics that are used to create a gap/space in between teeth before installing braces. Some people before, some people after. I got my brackets glued on and I had ten on front and bottom row. I had to wear spacers for like 5 days to create a gap on my molar tooth (4 of them) so I could install molar bands.

What are molar bands?
Also known as orthodontic bands. They are thin metal rings wrapped around individual teeth and act as anchors to fasten parts of braces, like arch wires. I have four molar bands but I still don't really know the exact use for them lol.

What is Invisalign?
It's the most invisible way to straighten your teeth, basically an alternative option for braces. I don't know much either but you can read more here Invisalign

How many times do I change wires, bands?
I go for a check-up every month. I don't change wires every month, mostly like 3 months per-wire. The wire gets thicker and stronger but you won't be able to feel much pain in your mouth. Bands, powerchains can be changed every month or once every two months.

When will I be able to take off my braces?
If all goes well, around December 2015. I could have taken it off earlier but one bracket of mine kept getting displaced so yeah. Update: it's February 2016 and I still haven't taken them off. lololol

How many types of braces are there?
Uh, as far as I know there are three. Invisalign, traditional and damon.

What's Damon braces like?
I don't really know how to explain it, it's better with pictures anyway so go here to find out more. Damon Braces

How much do my braces cost?
I had my braces installed for 3.8k. Some can be slightly cheaper but some can also be more costlier. I think it depends on your orthodontist and also the condition of your teeth like if it's really bad or whatever.



Sorry if I missed a few questions, but if anything, there's always Google to help.