April 26th, 2010
Q. I am 48 years old and just visited my orthodontist who said I need metal braces. I have a missing tooth in the bottom which has caused my middle teeth to shift and one of them is overlapping. My ortho said that invisilign would not correct this and need metal ones. Is this correct? I am 48 yrs old and would rather not have a mouth full of metal. please help,
A. It depends sometimes fixed braces are better fir certain situations. You might still be able to have invisalign it just might take alittkle bit longer.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web:www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479
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April 20th, 2010
Q. I would like ceramic or sapphire brackets but would like to know if there is any chance of the aluminium leeching out whilst wearing them. (Also, hopefully the glass won\’t contain any lead) Many thanks.
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A. Dear Jenny, I have no experience of fixed brackets, only Invisalign, which does not leach Dr R Kumar
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March 17th, 2010
Q. I am 15 and have just started with fixed braces but they are making me very self conscious. I am hoping that i will be able to change to invisalign but the problem i can see is that i have already had a couple of teeth removed. Do you know if it would be posisble for me to switch at this early stage?,
A. It is possible depending on the complexity of the case. Consult with an invisalign provider for assessment
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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March 5th, 2010
Q. I am 26 and my dentist has informed me that I would need a brace to close the gaps at my bottom teeth which are about 3mm wide. The dentist has told me that I can go with fixed braces or that I can have the invisible braces but can you tell me which one would give me results in the quickest fashion and which would offer me the better results. What cost would I expect to pay for each teratment also please.
A. Hello,
We need to see the situation before we can tell. Both options might be available for you. You could have a consultation with a provider to discuss your plan.Invisalign starts form around £2000.
Dr Viola Vajda
Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web:www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 01245 268 494
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February 26th, 2010
Q. Will invisalign close up small spaces or will traditional braces work better? Thanks
A. invisalign is very good for closing spaces , I carry out lots of these cases and they work really well. You must wear your retainers once the space is closed or they will reopen.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web:www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479
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February 23rd, 2010
Q. I have a front tooth overbite and my dentist has recommended me metal braces for the bottom and invisalign for the top. Does this sound normal to you? Does this increase the price having 2 different treatments or the same grounds? He has not said anything about tooth extraction so hopefully that will not be necessary.
A. My advice would be to ask your dentist if you are being charged tiwce. if so then may be one treatment for upper and lower would be sufficient. Normally the lowers may be more crowded and in inexperieced hands then Invislaign may be difficult.
Dr R Kumar BDSLDSRCS
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February 17th, 2010
Q. Hello the four front teeth on my upper jaw stick out and make my smile look nasty. when i was younger my dentist did say that i could get braces but told me it was necessary for function purely to improve the look. at the time i said no and wished i hadn’t been so foolish. i am now in my early twenties and want to know how I can get the nice teeth that I want. The thing is I don’t want the train tracks on my teeth so would appreciate your help.
A. Well I am sure that you will find a similar case on my websites to put your mind at rest.
Invisalign can surely pull the teeth in; it just depends on how much you are willing to pay and to whom you go to.
Dr R Kumar BDSLDSRCS
www.forma.co.uk
www.nometalbraces.co.uk
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February 17th, 2010
Q. Is invisalign a good substitute for fixed braces in treating that are overcrowded. thanks!
A. I would say that Invisalign is a good alternative to a fixed brace but it is not a subsitute.
There are some movements that Invisalign can find difficult that can be fairly simple for fixed braces.
Dr Simon Li
Kissdental
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton Manchester, M41 8GN
Web:www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250
UK Practice of the Year 2007
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February 16th, 2010
Q. i am now at the end of my invisalign treatment but i am not completely happy and i have told my dentist. my top teeth are my concern as they are not what i want completely even though my bottom teeth are looking really good. the dentist said i can wear a metal brace for two months to finish the job but i dont see why i should have to seen as i paid so much money for invisibleness of invisalign to fix my teeth. do you know what i can do about this if anything?
A. Your dentist should be able to take new moulds of your teeth and make some more aligners for you to straighten them, I do not charge for extra aligners.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web:www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479
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February 12th, 2010
Q. My teeth are crooked and I mean some of them are virtually sideways. This makes them appear horribly crooked and also makes there appear to be gaps as well. Can Invislaign help me?
A. Invisalign can help, sometimes if teeth are very twisted I recommend a short course of fixed braces as well to help straighten the teeth.
Dr Riten Patel
The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web:www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479
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