Category “invisalign”

Are adjustments after Invisalign treatment is complete normal?

January 23rd, 2012
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hello doctor Thorne

Could you explain a little bit more about adjustments with invisalign braces? My dentist tells me that I need further work, longer than he estimated when i first got the braces and I just wanted to make sure that that was a normal thing to do and that I am not being lead on with further treatment.

Is is normal to have extra work to my teeth after the designated time?

thank you doctor for your time

dr adam thorne

Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
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I have finished my treatment, but I am not happy with the results, what can I do?

January 20th, 2012
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I have been using invisalign braces since Oct 2010, and had 10 sets of braces up to August 2011. I then had a further 5 sets of braces because my upper arch was still not aligned. I returned to my dentist at the end of Oct 2011, but the tooth next to my front tooth was still not in line with my arch ( it used to overlap behind my front tooth, it no longer does but is still behind the arch line of my upper teeth). My dentist told me Invisalign has refused further treatment as they have “reached their goal”. I argued that our goal was an aligned upper arch but my dentist just repeated the above. He then put a liquid emanel on top of the tooth to bring it in line with my front tooth and arch. I have had this since Oct 2011, but am not happy with it. The colour is more yellow than my own teeth, and I feel that my treatment is not complete, and not in line with what my dentist said was achievable. I asked if it was a money issue but he did not answer. Please can you advise me what to do – I am due to see my dentist in 2 weeks to have the final part of the treatment – a metal wire at the back of my upper teeth to prevent movement of my teeth back. I don’t see the point of doing this when my teeth are not fully aligned and why do I have to have liquid enamel put over a perfectly healthy tooth ( I have also been told that this discolours easily and needs replacing yearly).
I appreciate any advice you can give.
Many thanks

dr adam thorne

Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
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Can I have Invisalign braces even though I had an impacted canine in the past?

January 12th, 2012
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Dear Dr Raj,

When I was younger and went to get braces, the dentist told me that I have an impacted tooth which will need to be removed before I get the braces. This threw me off and 10 years down the line I regret not doing it.

Today I went to the dentist for the first time in years, and he told me that the tooth needs NOT to be removed and I can progress with Invisalign. But im not sure because why did the dentist who I saw the first time mention it?

My front Incisors are straight but wonky to the side and I’m afraid the impacted tooth is causing the wonkiness by forcing them to grow at an angle. If I were to get Invisalign to straighten these wonky front teeth, are there any risks that it make hit the impacted canine? Or what would happen if they did?

Thanks!

dr raj kumar

Dr Raj Kumar

Forma 86
86 Harley Street, London Greater London, W1G 7H
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My treatment is complete, but my teeth still need aligning, what should I do?

January 5th, 2012
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Hello, Dr., I have invisalign (14 aligners). my treatment has come to an end but my treatment is not incomplete as mty teeth are not in the correct position. My dentist has told me that the canine tooth still needs moving other than that everything is fine as they are align from the inside. (but not from the outside).The smile is important with straight teeth or just align inside? I completely disagree. What do I do? thank you for your time

dr vasileia manoloutsou

Dr Vasileia Manoloutsou

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
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I have just had my Invisalign braces attachment removed and can feel a crack, what should I do?

January 3rd, 2012
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Hello, hope you can help me.

I have now come to the end of my Invisalign and am happy with positioning of my teeth.

However, I’ve just had my attachments removed and when I got home I discovered a crack in one of the teeth where the attachment was fixed to. This crack was definitely not there prior to the attachment being removed. As well as being able to see it, I can also slightly feel it! The attachment did take quite a lot of hard work to remove.

What should I do. Could this be a serious problem? Obviously I’ve spent a lot of money and waited two years to see the benefit of this treatment, to now be left with this.

My orthodontist didn’t mention it to me. Is it serious, and what should I do?

Many thanks in advance.

dr vasileia manoloutsou

Dr Vasileia Manoloutsou

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88

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Can Invisalign straighten my teeth in time for my sister’s wedding?

January 3rd, 2012
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hello there, i have a severe overbite and a gap between my two front teeth would invisalign be a likely candidate? How long does it take the treatment to reach its goal on average, I just ask because I am to attend my sister’s wedding in 6 months and would love to have straight teeth in time of the pictures! If Invisalign wouldn’t be the best choice would you be able to recommend me another brace system, I would be very grateful if you could. Thank you for your time

dr adam thorne

Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
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Are the costs my dentist is charging for Invisalign treatment correct?

January 3rd, 2012
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I recently went to my dentist to enquire about invisalign but wanted a second opinion as he has only been involved in invisalign for two years. I visited another dentist who told me that I would need invisalign for ten months and he put together a price plan. However the prices was £800, £600 higher than the first quote and I am expected to pay for xrays outside of this. The dentist told me that xrays should be carried by dentists every few years but I feel that I am being misled..after doing some research the xrays are needed as part of the diagnostics for invisalign. Does this price seem high & should xrays be included?

dr raj kumar

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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The retainer I was given after Invisalign treatment is causing pain. What can I do?

December 23rd, 2011
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I had Invisalign treatment done while I was in Canada. As I knew I was coming to university in the UK I opted for a permeant retainer/metal wire on the back of my lower teeth. It has now been 3 years and I now am having tooth pain very similar to when I would start wearing a new Invisalign treatment and the teeth are pushing against the wire. Should I be concern as I have felt this pain for a few weeks? Is there anything I can do while I am in the UK (I am here for another year)

dr vasileia manoloutsou

Dr Vasileia Manoloutsou

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88

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What is the best way to take out my Invisalign aligner?

December 19th, 2011
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hi, what is the easiest way to remove your invisalign brace? I’ve had mine for about a week and it’s really hard to take out when I want to clean it or eat and I’ve cut my gums on it as well. I obviously don’t want to make it too loose at it wouldn’t be very good at treating my teeth but is there anything you could recommend such as a skill or technique? thanks for your time

dr adam thorne

Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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What is the difference between Invisalign and Damon braces?

December 19th, 2011
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Hello, could you please tell me the difference between invisalign and damon braces? I have been shopping around for the brace best suited to my condition which is pretty bad; I have crossed front teeth and my jaw isnt aligned properly so generally i feel quite awkward when it comes to smiling etc. Any help you could give would be greatly apprieciated

dr adam thorne

Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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