Archives for May, 2010

Can I have the invisalign treatment after just recovering from gum disease?

May 10th, 2010

Q.
Hello i\’ve previously had gum disease so they\’ve receded quite badly. I am considering orthodontic treatment to fix my crooked top teeth. Would i be eligible after having the gum disease in your opinion? have you treated anyone with invisalign after they\’ve just recovered from gum disease? thank you,

A.
I have carried out orthodontic… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Raha Sepehrara

The Dental Suite
36 Frederick Street, Loughborough Leicester, LE11 3BJ
Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144

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Do I need to have my teeth extracted when undergoing the Invisalign treatment?

May 4th, 2010

Q.
Do I need to have teeth extracted when undergoing the treatment? I have a massive phobia of the dentist but i feel some of my teeth will HAVE to be extracted for the invisalign to be fitted correctly. Are there any other options for me?? thank you,

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Extractions are a last resort.… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Raj Kumar

Forma 86
86 Harley Street, London Greater London, W1G 7H
Web: www.forma86.com Tel: 0800 015 0569

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i’m going to have some surgery on my foot next week

May 4th, 2010

Q.
i\’m going to have some surgery on my foot next week and i\’ll be under anaesthetic, do i need to take my aligners out because in the guidelines for surgery it just says dentures etc. thanks,

A.
Yes do not wear your aligners … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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I don’t think my invisalign treatment is working! Please help!

May 4th, 2010

Q.
my two front teeth are not moving at all after having the treatment for several weeks. those teeth are the worst ones they really protrude! they\’re just not moving in place, i\’m really worried. why aren\’t they moving??? thank you!,

A.
It may be because your dentist… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Raj Kumar

Forma 86
86 Harley Street, London Greater London, W1G 7H
Web: www.forma86.com Tel: 0800 015 0569

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What should I disinfect my aligners with?

May 4th, 2010

Q.
What do you suggest i should disinfect my aligners with? i\’ve been told normal brushing with toothpaste should be sufficient and even though i do this they still feel unclean, can i get any special aligner cleaning product? thank you,

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You can try products like reta… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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I’ve torn my aligner, what should I do abou this?

May 4th, 2010

Q.
I\’ve managed to tear my aligner, on the front tooth by accident of course! It happened when i was taking it out. I can\’t see my ortho till next week, can i do anything to stop it tearing even more? i can feel it ripping more every time i put it in or take it out.,

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you could wear the next one as… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)