Category “Dr Kumar Answers”

Am I too old for invisalign treatment?

June 14th, 2009

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My qusestion is am I too old for invisalign treatment. I am 68 years of age and after a bridge broke 2 years ago I, and my dentist , are aware that my teeth are moving towards the centre. I have an overbite, a reverse overbite and have always had straight teeth and regular dental care. I am uncertain whether to live with the problem,or proceed at a cost,to correct the bite before proceeding to fill the gap with a partial brace or implants. Thank you for your opinion.i would prefer not to have my question published. isobel

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My oldest patient is 73 and I … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Raj Kumar

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I am getting a sore mouth and tongue with invisalign

June 14th, 2009

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Hello, I am an invisalign patient and since getting my trays I have been getting lots of soars in my mouth. And i also feel like the bottom tray is making a cut in my tongue. Can you tell me if this is common and also what I can do about it? Can I drink sparkling water in place of my old favorite Diet coke? I don’t want to have to take my trays out often.

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Hi, you may have an acti… (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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metal braces or invisalign for crowding for lower teeth

June 14th, 2009

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I have crowding on my lower teeth which is really bothering me i dont want horrible looking metal braces. I also have my two front teeth which are starting to get a gap between them. I was wondering if i could use invisalign my orthodontist has said that fixed braces is my only option

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Depending on how Invisalign is… (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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there is no body providing Invisalign in India

June 8th, 2009

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Hai Dr Kumar myself I am an Orthodontist from India, I would like to start invisalign treatment for my demanding patients. How can i get certified and would they provide aligners without gettin certified. until now no body is providing invisalign in india.

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Dear Sir/Madam,Invisalign is n… (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 it possible to have fizzy drinks with Invisalign

June 5th, 2009

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hello Dr Kumar is it possible to have fizzy drinks with invisalign or can i just drink water my dentist said its ok to drink water with invisalign but nothing else but what about fizzy water is this ok

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Dear Sir/Madam,you can drink a… (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 available in india?

June 4th, 2009

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is invisalign available in india

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I am afraid it is not availabl… (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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do i need retainers after invisaline or can i do without?

June 3rd, 2009

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do i need retainers after invisaline or can i do without them I have been quoted £1000 for retainers after my treatment and i am already half way though my treatment do i need to use the same dentist for my retainers or can i do to another dentist for this part as i think i am being ripped off. If you know anyone in birmingham that does invisaline retainers that you would recommend that would be great

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dear sir/madam,
YOU ARE BEING… (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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do you know an experienced invisalign dentist in scotland?

May 29th, 2009

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 there an age restriction on invisalign teen

May 27th, 2009

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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do your find your patients find invisalign painful

May 27th, 2009

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Hi i was wondering do you find your patients find invisalign painful, i have been told that invisalign may hurt and give me sore gums is this true?