Category “Clear aligners”

Would you advise using Steradent to clean aligners?

February 16th, 2011

Q.
what is your opinion on steradent to clean the aligners? from forums i have seen some people like to use this product.,

A.
I have never advised a patient… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki

Kissdental
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN
Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250

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Is there a problem with drinbking alcohol whilst wearing aligners?

February 16th, 2011

Q.
what is your advice on breaking the rules and not always taking out the aligners when drinking or eating? alcohol for example, i aint an alcoholic or nount but for a friday night it can cause a bit of a hassle.,

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I would advise you to remove y… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Vasileia Manoloutsou

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88

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Can you recommend a brush to use to clean my aligner?

January 25th, 2011

Q.
Can you recommend a the size and strength of a manual brush to use to clean my aligner? I am currently using a medium strength brush and want to make sure I am keeping my aligner as clean as possible. i clean it when i brush my teeth and then wear it at night.,

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th ebest brush to use is the P… (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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Would getting a filling affect the fit of aligner?

March 17th, 2010

Q.
I went to my normal dentist for a routine check up and he told me that two of my teeth are going to need fillings and he even told me that this may effect how my aligners fit. Do you have any experience with this and if so could you tell me if this is the case. This has got me worrying that I have ruined my treatment.,

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It is true it may affect the f… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Michael Akere

London Bridge Dental Practice
108-110 Tooley Street, London Greater London, SE1 2TH
Web: www.lbdp.co.uk Tel: 0207 407 1920

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Is it normal that teeth feel wobbly during Invisalign?

March 15th, 2010

Q.
I am currently having my teeth straightened by invisalign. Earlier today I inserted my latest set this morning and I have just noticed this evening that a couple of my front teeth move slightly when I pressed my tongue against them. Is this normal? In addition I notice that there is a gap between the top of my tooth and the top of the aligner. Is this normal? Thank you in advance for your help.,

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The slight movement is due to … (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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Should I worry that aligners do not cover all of teeth?

March 12th, 2010

Q.
I have just noticed that there is a gap for one of my aligners that does not cover the whole of one of my teeth. I am wondering if it is necessary for me to contact me ortho or whether I am just worrying over nothing?,

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It probably is a back tooth th… (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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Which of Invisalign and fixed braces offer quicker results?

March 5th, 2010

Q.
I am 26 and my dentist has informed me that I would need a brace to close the gaps at my bottom teeth which are about 3mm wide. The dentist has told me that I can go with fixed braces or that I can have the invisible braces but can you tell me which one would give me results in the quickest fashion and which would offer me the better results. What cost would I expect to pay for each teratment also please.

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Hello,We need to see the situa… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Viola Vajda

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 0161 748 5250

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Can Invisalign treat an overbite?

March 5th, 2010

Q.
I have an overbite. This makes it difficult for me to even close my mouth let alone eat. Can Invisalign help me?

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Hello,Severe open bite cases m… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Viola Vajda

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 0161 748 5250

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Can Invisalign fix out of place canine tooth?

March 5th, 2010

Q.
my upper lateral incisors and canine teeth stick out and this makes my smile look goofy. the thing is though my other teeth are in good shape so I am wondering if Invisalign would be a asuitable treatment to have this sorted?

A.
It sounds like Invisalign woul… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki

Kissdental
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN
Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250

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What treatment would be best to correct weird looking incisors?

March 4th, 2010

Q.
hello Dr Solanki! I’m 18. Both of my incisors look weird. They are gap between them and they like curve outward. But, the rest of my teeth are tidy. What treatment do I need?Thank you doctor!

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Dear Ainsley,The space between… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)