Category “Clear aligners”

For how long should you wear retainers after invisalign?

October 8th, 2009
Q.
I have heard some dentists say that patients should wear their retiainers indefinately after they have finished invisalign, at night or what not. Is this the same advice for all braces, or are invisalign braces more prone to teeth moving back to their original position?
A.
You must wear retainers on a r… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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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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Does invisalign price advertised by clinics cover upper and lower teeth?

October 8th, 2009
Q.
Will the price of invisalign as posted on clinic websites be for just the upper mouth, for exmaple, or would it cover treatment for upper and lower teeth? Thanks.
A.
People quote different prices,… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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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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Safe to use a nail file to rub away protruding piece on aligner?

October 2nd, 2009
Q.
I am now on my fourth set of aligners and a problem has arose. My tongue is getting rubbed against viciously by my alginers. I have heard some people use a nail file to remove the bit that is sticking out. Is this something that should not be done? The pain is getting on my nerves.
A.
You may use a nail file to gen… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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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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Does it get easier to take out aligners during invisalign treatment?

October 2nd, 2009
Q.
Does it get easier to take your trays out as invisalign treatment goes along. I have just begun treatment and it seems like hard work taking them out, especially as I am trying to be as gentle as possible. Will it get any easier?
A.
Yes it does. As you get used t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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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 can I do to stop aligners from smelling?

October 1st, 2009
Q.
My invisalign aligners always seem to take on a smelly odour after a while of wearing them. No matter what I do the smell always comes about. Do you have any advice to stop this?
A.
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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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Will having a filling affect my invisalign treatment?

September 15th, 2009
Q.
I am wearing invisalign aligners, but am concerned as I think I am going to need a filling on my next visit to the dentist. Will this have an effect upon the movement caused by the aligner when the filling is put in?
A.
Hello,
First of all, inform y… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
Dr Viola Vajda

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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What is the typical time between changing aligners?

September 15th, 2009
Q.
My dentist has told me that I will need to wear each aligner for 4 weeks before switching to the next set, but that this may change over time. I have read that people normally switch aligners after about two weeks. Is there a reason for this different time structure?
A.
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It really depends on y… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

What is the typical time between changing aligners?

September 15th, 2009
Q.
My dentist has told me that I will need to wear each aligner for 4 weeks before switching to the next set, but that this may change over time. I have read that people normally switch aligners after about two weeks. Is there a reason for this different time structure?
A.
Hello,
It really depends on y… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
Dr Viola Vajda

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 you be too old to use invisalign braces?

September 10th, 2009
Q.
I am wanting to have invisalign braces but am unsure, as I am a 50 year old woman after all. I know quite a few people in their 30′s get braces but is there a cut-off age?
A.
Hi,You can have invisalign tre… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
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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 okay that I skipped to my next set of invisalign aligners?

September 10th, 2009
Q.
Hello Dr Akere. I just got back from a one week holiday but am worried as I managed to forget my current set of invisalign aligners after taking them out that morning to clean my teeth. Thankfully, I had already packed my next set as it was going to be time to change during my holiday. They were a bit tight but generally okay. Was this okay to do?
A.
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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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