Braces On

Finally guys, I have decided to put on braces !! Sick of my rabbit looking teeth :p

Visited Alfred Cheng Orthodontic Clinic situated in Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre. Dr Cheng told me that I will have to remove 4 teeth before putting my braces on. Teeth extraction is always the solution to your bunny look ! Good thing is, he did not charge me a single cent for my first consultation. You only pay for your package once you have decided to put on braces. The plan for me is to remove 4 teeth (4th one counting from the middle on the left and right sides for both top and bottom), followed by the braces.

For those who are interested, here is the payment scheme:
You have a choice of damon($3800) or ceramic braces($4500), prices are before GST.
First payment of $500 right after your x-ray and moulding, 2nd payment of $1200 after your braces are on. Thereafter $100 per visit every month when you return to tighten the braces. Any remaining amount shall be paid in full after your entire treatment.
Here is my ugly mould, looks horrible !!

Extraction is a separate payment at $80/tooth. Dr Cheng has recommended me to visit The Oral Maxillofacial Practice in Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre for this. For those who has gone through the same process, am sure you are freaking out on the day of extraction. Dr Shawn Goh is very professional and I got no pain throughout the process. He explains every step in detail and is encouraging me all the time.

Total of 8 local anesthetic injections, 2 per tooth. Trust me, you don't feel anything after. I can only feel him pulling my teeth.

Here are my precious teeth.... Kind of dirty though :p

Got my braces on 5days later at Dr Cheng's clinic. I have to say that the process of putting on braces is not painless as what I read online. The glue they used is very acidic and it hurts for sensitive teeth.
Real pain starts the next day and I can barely bite anything for the first 3days.
So this is how I looked right after my braces.... Buckle up.. ;p

For the last 1 week, I have been surviving on porridge, soup and yoghurt. Tried eating ramen on the 3rd day, I could not even break the noodles with my front teeth that I got to swallow them and almost got choked on it.... :(
I guess, no pain no gain right.. :) Am better now after 1 week and still managed to go on a weekend trip with my lovely girls in Kuala Lumpur !! Stayed in my all time favorite - Traders Hotel !
That's our view from the room. No filter ok...

Oh and there is a lovely place for brunch, just 3mins walk from Traders Hotel.

Great trip with great friends !!! Am gonna spare you from those drunkard pictures.. Here are some sober ones ;)

Not forgetting my OOTD, posing like the next top model... hehehe.

Dress: Tailor made from Bentham Market in Ho Chi Minh

Love this trip with my girls... <3 No pain on my braces at all with the girls around and plenty of alcohol... hahaha
The pain has more or less subside after 1 week but I still don't feel comfortable and speak in a weird tone. So conscious of my look that I keep trying to cover up my mouth during meetings !! Still I am happy to have gone through stage one... Another close up of my metals :p

For those who are interested in putting on braces, am happy to answer any questions you have :)

Happy Labour Day !! Can't wait for my trip to Japan next week.. Will be traveling to Tokyo, Gifu, Gero, Takayama and Magome. First time staying in Ryokans and a local inn which is more than 150years old !! Stay tuned guys. Follow me on instagram to see the firsthand pictures !! Xoxo