Category “Clear aligners”

Is vivera retainer best choice when invisalign is completed?

December 15th, 2009

Q.
Is there a type of retainer which is best to be used following invisalign? I have heard that something called vivera retainer is quite a good option but could you tell me what is actually so good about this specific one?

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The vivera retainers comes as … (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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Will getting crown affect invisalign treatment?

December 14th, 2009

Q.
My dentist has told me that I am going to need root canal treatment for a tooth and I am also going need to get a crown? I can’t help but thinkg that this is going to cause problems with my invisalign treatment? What should I do, or what kind my ortho do more to the point?

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Hi,any treatment carried out d… (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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When do invisalign results become noticeable?

December 14th, 2009

Q.
My dentist told me that it would take a whole four months before I start to see any real results with my invisalign. I have just started treatment but that seems like a really far time away to see any results? Does this sound reasonable to you?

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Each aligner can only move a t… (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 invisalign teen not for adults at all?

December 14th, 2009

Q.
Invisalign and invislaign teen, I guess the name says it all. But, is this a treatment that some adults will be able to use or is it specifically for teenagers? What are the criteria?

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As the name says Invisalign te… (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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Why is my aligner suddenyl not fitting correctly?

December 14th, 2009

Q.
I just put in my ninth aligner but have noticed that it does not fir as uit should. It seems to place over my front teeth incorrectly so that it does not fit into place properly. My dentist told me to wear it for one extra week but it still doesn’t seem right. She has now said she is going to order another one and that I will need to get more attachments when I do. Why has this happened? I wear it for the recommended time.

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sometimes there are not enough… (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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Is invisalign slow at moving teeth?

December 11th, 2009

Q.
Is invislaign a slower option when it comes to teeth straightening. I know it is supposed to be less pain but is this becuase if moves the teeth at a slower rate than with metal braces, or other systems?

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The speed of treatment depends… (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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What are the advantages of invisalign?

December 11th, 2009

Q.
What are the advantages of invisalign over normal braces? Are invisalign a quicker option or is it jsut the clear nature of them which makes them appealling?

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little pain/no gum disease/ be… (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 floss more now that I have invisalign?

December 11th, 2009

Q.
I know cleaning teeth after eating is important for invisalign but is it necessary to floss teeth this regularly as well, or can this just be done twice a day like normal?

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You can floss daily as no… (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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Can invisalign close gaps between front teeth?

December 11th, 2009

Q.
All my teeth are straight but at the front of my mouth my two upper front teeth have a gap between them. I absolutely hate it and want to get it fixed. Can invisalign do this? I guess it would require not only these teeth being moved but also the ones around it?

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Without seeing and assessing y… (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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Should I try to fix bit sticking out on aligner?

December 11th, 2009

Q.
There is a little bit sticking out on my aligner and it is irritating my tongue and gums quite a bit. I don’t want to call my dentist but it seems like may have to. Is there anything I can do about it wihout needing to go to the dentist?

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Please do not be tempted to do… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)