Category “Dr Akere Answers”

Would 7 months be long enough to straighten my teeth?

March 4th, 2011

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I am getting married in 7 months, I would like to fix my teeth before then, is this longe enough? I know I have left it late, also I really wouldn’t want to still be wearing the aligners by the time I get married.,

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It depends on the severity of … (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
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I broke my retainer in half when cleaning it. What shall I do?

March 3rd, 2011

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Hi, recently i was brushing the bottom of my invisalign retainers and suddenly it snapped in half in the middle but i can still wear them fine and my next appointment is next wednesday march 3rd. Im very worried because what if i have to pay for a new one which will be very expensive and im on a treatment too so what shall i do please reply asap thanks,

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Invisalign does the vivera ret… (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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Does Invisalign hurt and how intrusive is fitting the aligners?

March 2nd, 2011

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does it hurt? and how intrusive are there procedures for fitting the aligners etc? i had an abortive attempt at orthodontics as a teenager and it has really put me off. thanks,

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They are very comfortable but … (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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My dentist said Invisalign could treat my overbite in 6 months. Too good to be true?

March 1st, 2011

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Fomr what my dentist has said it appears tat invisalign will only take around 6 months to fix my problem. Is this too good to be true? Overbite is my problem and my bottom teeth push on my top teeth which can be painful. dentist says no extractions but can you tell me if this sounds about right?,

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It is possible to treat deep b… (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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Can you meet the quote I was given by another Invisalign clinic?

February 28th, 2011

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Hi i was reading your profile and it interested me a lot. i noticed you provide a student discount for invislign and as i being a student cant afford the usual amount a normal adult can pay. so wen i saw you do discounts for students i was happy because i was hoping on using my student loan. I was wondering what price can you give me for the full mouth? the Q-clinic in harley street offered to do it for me for Â£1850. I was hoping you can give me a much better deal and being impressed by your profile i know i am in safe hands.. look forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards ,

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I cannot match the quote from … (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 filing down teeth for Invisalign weaken my teeth?

February 24th, 2011

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I was all set on getting invisalign and have been for a preliminary consultation. my dentsit seemed to think that I should have some of my teeth filed down. this has put me right off, it soudns unpleasant and i’m worried it will weakne my teeth. Is it necessary?,

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To relieve crowding ,space is … (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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Would I be able to get Invisalign only for my top teeth?

February 22nd, 2011

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my bottom teeth are really straight but my top ones are a bit crooked and overlap. if i got invisalign could i just get it for the top? and would this make it cheaper? like half the price or something?,

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Treating the upper arch only w… (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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Would teeth grinding hinder my Invisalign treatment?

February 21st, 2011

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hiya My teeth are pretty crooked so i am thinking about getting invisalign. i also have a problem with teeth grinding. would this hinder my invisalign treatment and would invisalign helo in any way to reduce this grinding or at least mitigate the effects?,

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Grinding your teeth is not a c… (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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What is the price range for Invisalign?

February 18th, 2011

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Hello there Dr Akere I am a student and I have been wanting to enquire about invisalign for a while now. I was wondering what is your price range is for invisalign? Thanks for your time.,

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The cost varies depending on t… (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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Can Invisalign straighten my upper teeth and adjust bottom teeth position?

February 17th, 2011

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My upper 2 teeth r wonky,my bottom teeth are straight but when I close my mouth,my bottom teeth will be covering my whole upper teeth..Can Invisalign straighten my upper teeth and adjust my bottom teeth position?How much will it cost and how long wil the treatment takes place.Am i allowed to pay monthly because I’m a student.I’m !8 this year.,

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From your description it appea… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)