So I decided to go do braces due to my missing teeth :P

So what happened was, I had 2 badly decayed tooth that was extracted by the school dental truck.

And after extraction, an X-Ray showed that the adult teeth were too high up 

in the palette & won't be coming down.

I was advised to go see an Orthodontist so that I can wear braces to close up the gap.

I went to see my back then usual dentist, 

and he say to give it awhile for the teeth to come down naturally.

After n years, the teeth still didn't erupt.

So my cousin & I were both seeing Dr. S at Unity Dental,

and she decided to get her braces done.

Dr. S referred her to Dr. Alfred Cheng & I decided to go see him for a consultation as well.

Consultation was free of charge.

I made an appointment for consultation on 26 January 2019.

So I told him about the 2 missing teeth and he say likely I'll need a surgery to extract them.

As surgery was involved, I had to consult my mum 1st.

I was about to leave when they say they will do an X-Ray (without charge) for me to better assess.

And true enough, the 2 missing teeth were still there.

Dr. Cheng then referred me to a specialist.

But I didn't want to do a surgery to remove the 2 teeth,

so I called in to check if they were able to do the braces without the surgery and he said yes!

I then booked an extraction with Dr. S for 18 February 2019,

and the braces appointment (which has to be a weekday) on 25 February 2019.

18 February 2019

Worked half day before going to for my extraction at 3pm.

Dr. S numb the gums with a cream before giving me 2 jabs.

The jab took 15 minutes to kick in before she check and gave me 1 more jab.

And the tooth was out within 2 minutes.

Supposed to extract 2 teeth but Dr. S suggest I take a break &
do it on 2 separate days as I won't be able to eat and close my mouth properly.

So will be removing the other one on Saturday, 23 February 2019.

23 February 2019
A was super sweet, he sent me to the clinic for extraction early in the morning.
So the same, Dr. S gave me 2 jabs and the tooth was out quickly.
Had duck porridge for lunch and popiah for dinner.
Will be heading to the orthodontist for braces on Monday.

Cost Breakdown
* Information is accurate as of date posted, please contact clinic for up to date information.
Traditional Metal Braces: SGD $3,800 (before GST)

✔ Includes:
- Braces
- Mold Impressions (Pre & Post)
- Retainers
- X-ray

✖ Does Not Include:
- General cleaning

- Any extractions/surgeries

Fee broken down as follows:
1. 1st payment S$500 (excluding GST) - if you decided to proceed with treatment
2. 2nd payment S$1000 (excluding GST)
3. Balance to be paid during subsequent monthly
adjustments, payment of S$100 (exclude GST)

Should treatment last less than the 23 months,
balance to be paid off during last appointment.

Clinic Information
3 Mount Elizabeth, #03-03 Medical Centre, Singapore 228510
Alfred Cheng Orthodontic Clinic
Orthodontist: Dr. Alfred Cheng

There are 2 doctors, Dr. Cheng & Dr. Wee.
Both are good but I went with Dr. Cheng as my cousin was with him.
I did heard that Dr. Wee's schedule is less packed compared to Dr. Cheng.
For Dr. Cheng, appointment to put braces can only be done on weekdays.

Website:
https://www.orthodontics.com.sg/

Read about my first week of horror here.