Category “metal braces”

I am worried about the pressure of braces on my teeth, is Invisalign a good option?

October 26th, 2011

how much pressure does invisalign put on the teeth? I had braces when I was younger that were fixed and i have never felt pain like it. I stuck with them for a month but then could not take it any longer and had to have them out. I am now 30 and would really love to have a decent smile, but i have been put off for years by the thought of all that pain again! I though id ask about invisalign, just as it isn’t a fixed brace, so i was hoping that it wouldn’t be as painful. Am i right in thinking this, or are there any other braces that would be even gentler? Im not worried about how long it takes as long as it gets done.

thank you doctor

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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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I’ve missed out in orthodontic work when I was 16, now I am 19 what will I have to pay?

August 24th, 2011

Hello Doctor,
When i was 16 my dentist referred me to an orthodontist for braces, he explained that the waiting list was long but i was prepared to wait as I have fangs and they really get me down so i cant smile. After waiting ansd waiting i hadnt heard anything so contacted my dentist only to be told that basically there was no record of the referal I do not know what went wrong but I had waited over 2 years for this (now being 18) I did not know what to do I was so angry and upset my dentist did not provide no help whatso ever. I am no just 19 and in full time education so obviously cannot afford braces can you provide any advice please? thank you for your time

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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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What should I actually expect to pay for invisalign?

July 8th, 2011

Hello,

i am looking into getting invisalign for the treatment of my gapped teeth. I have been looking at the prices offered at a number of different practices and have noticed somes are about Â£2000 and some are Â£3500. I am a person who believes if its too good to be true it is and so would like to know if the higher end of the scale is the most likely price i will be paying?

thank you for any help you can give and for reading my message

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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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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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I’ve just had my braces removed and my teeth look bigger.

May 10th, 2011

I had my braces removed after 18 months (upper ceramic and lower metal) 3 months ago. My teeth are bigger as a result, especially the two front teeth. I’ve been told that this is as a result of the bone reforming/changing shape and not because they have been pulled from the gums. I’m disappointed with the result. Will the teeth eventually shorten after a period of time? The top 2 rows are also slightly pushed outwards and i smile less than i used to.

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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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I have been told only metal braces can improve jaw alignment. Can Invisalign not help me?

April 1st, 2011

Dear Dr Raj

I have had two consultations at seperate dentists and the Dr’s have said that the way my upper jaw has grown from birth to now (26 years), that only metal braces would be suitable.

My two front teeth stick out a bit but otherwise they are all ok. Can you help with a nice smile?

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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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I got rid of my metal braces because I didn’t like the feel. Would Invisalign Teen suit me?

March 28th, 2011

hello i am 14 years old and i was wondering if i could get invisiign because i got rid of my metal braces because i didnt like the feeling in my mouth ?

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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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Fixed braces or Invisalign for a crossbite?

February 2nd, 2011

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I have a crossbite and an orthodontist told me that i need to get on braces asap because i’m already 18. he also said that i needed surgery to move my lower jaw back. Can i still get invisalign before that surgery? Or that i have to just go with regular braces?,

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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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Can you tell me if it is possible to do a span of fixed braces and then following this with Invisalign?

December 1st, 2010

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Can you tell me if it possible to do a span of fixed braces and then invisalign to finish at the dentist? I don\’t want to have to wear fixed braces all the time for obvisou reasons, but is what I ask possible?,

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Dr Raha Sepehrara

The Dental Suite
36 Frederick Street, Loughborough Leicester, LE11 3BJ
Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144

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What are the advantages of metal braces over Invisalign?

November 23rd, 2010

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This may sound like a stupid question but i hope it doesnt, can you tell me what are the main advantages of this treatment over metal braces?? do metl braces have any other bnuses that this doesnt.,

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