Category “Dr Patel Answers”

Will invisalign help close the the gap between my teeth in time for my sisters wedding?

September 6th, 2011

hello doctor

i want to get invisalign for my two gappy front teeth, but was just wondering, typically, how long invisalign usually takes? What is the shortest time you have treated someone with it and what is the longest? i really wanted/needed my teeth to be straight in 7 months for my sisters wedding i was worried i’ll now be to late, do you think i’ll have enough time if i get treatment now or is it potentially to late?

thanks for your time

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Is Invisalign only done privately? What would be the average cost and are there any payment schemes?

August 25th, 2011

Hi Doctor,

my friend has recently started wearing Invisalign and i can’t get over how good they look and would really like a pair. However I am not connection with a private dentist at the moment and I believe invisalign is only involved with private practitioners. My question is how much is the expected cost of a usual invisalign case and do most practices offer payment plans. I believe I can get the money together but obviously not all at once. I would really like this treatment pretty soon and seeing the transformation they’re casting on my friend’s teeth has sealed the deal!

thank you for any help you can give. thank you for your time and i hope you can please advice

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Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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Are Invisalign as good as traditional fixed braces?

June 13th, 2011

Hello,

could you tell me how long invisalign has been around and the rate of success and time frame compared to other more traditional brace systems? I am looking to get braces as i have very crooked teeth and am torn between the attractiveness of invisible braces and the established nature of metal braces. I don’t really want to have braces and find the work less than satisfactory but it would be nice to have unnoticeable braces at the same time. From your experience are they as good as metal braces and how long have you been using invisalign?
thank you for your time doctor

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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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What is the average number of Invisalign trays each patient wears?

June 1st, 2011

Hello Dr Patel. If you can can you please inform me of the number of trays that usually need to be worn by an Invisalign patients? I have a row of crooked, twisted teeth and two buck front teeth so i would class my current condition as quite severe. So from that basis can you tell me how many trays you think would be required? I ask because when I am looking around I see a number of different prices for the treatment ranging from 2500 to 3500 and, whether I am correct or not in thinking so, I suspect that the number of trays available may differ according to the price.
any help you could give would be great
thanks

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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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I have lost my first Invisalign tray. What would you advise I do?

May 23rd, 2011

Hi,
I am on my first invisalign trays, i have been wearing them for 2 weeks and 5 days – at which point I lost them. I was told when I had them fitted to go back in 2 weeks, but was only able to get appointment for 4 weeks after my original fitting.
I am going to reing them tomorrow to see f there if any chance I can get seen earlier.
As i have already worn them for over the two weeks, would it be OK to wait for another week and two days before going back for my next tray? Or will my teeth move too much in this time. I know I could pay for replacement aligners, but as I have actually worn them for enough time already, I feel like I would only be paying because I cannot get an earlier appointment! I hope this makes sense, what would you advise?

Many thanks.

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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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I have recieved conflicting advice about Inman aligners, what would you recommend?

May 5th, 2011

Im a 36 year old mother of 1 and decided to goto a clinic where i live in the isle of man to enquire about the 6mth smile which i was led to believe is nothing to do with the inman aligners but a different type of brace. I explained how 1 of my front teeth is overlapping the other slightly and my upper right 3 has risen alot in comparison to the upper left 3. The dentist took a quick look at my teeth and said the inman brace is what hed use.My concerns are that ive just read the inman cant pull teeth down so im slightly baffled to say the least.Should it be easy enough for me to find out if this man is a true inman aligner provider as something just didnt ring true today at my appt.Many thanks

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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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I’ve snapped my Invisalign aligner, what should I do?

May 3rd, 2011

Hello
I’m afraid I have been a little bit careless and my Invisalign aligner has snapped! what should I do?
thanks for your time doctor

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Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
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How many aligners would I need to wear with Invisalign. Would I need a retainer afterwards?

May 3rd, 2011

hello Dr Patel I hope i find you well. I was hoping you could be of help as I was wondering how many of the invisalgin retainers do you usually have to wear during a normal treatment plan and what is the overall price for a normal case for me. ,my case is that I have slightly crooked front teeth and there is a problem in that some of my lower teeth are also crowded but nothing too major.
Also i’ve heard whisperings that you will also have to wear a retainer to bed every night for the rest of your life after the treatment or do my ears deceive me. is this true?

thanks for your time and hoeps you can help

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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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Will my Invisalign retainer be affected by my wisdom teeth?

April 28th, 2011

Hello
I have just had the first invisalgn retainer fitted but it does not cover my wisdom teeth. Is this correct because I think the wisdom teeth might stop my teeth moving, as don’t wisdom teeth affect normal teeth when then start coming out? Should i have the wisdom teeth removed or is that an overreaction?
many thanks doctor

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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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What is the a good way of cleaning Invisalign aligners?

April 28th, 2011

Hello,

is there a correct way to clean invisalign braces? I was thinking of leaving them to sit in a glass of diluted mouthwash and water would that be a good idea, i don’t want to affect the clearness of the plastic and thought it best to ask first

thanks

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