Category “Straight teeth”

How do the teeth move during invisalign?

October 21st, 2009

Q.
When wearing invisalign alginers where do the teeth undergo most movement at the start of treatment. I can feel quite a bit of movement further back but my front teeth seem to be taking longer. Is this normal?

A.
yes it is. normally you should… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Raj Kumar

Forma 86
86 Harley Street, London Greater London, W1G 7H
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How is invisalign able to straighten teeth without wires or metal?

October 20th, 2009

Q.
How is invisalign able to straighten teeth without the use of wires or metal?

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Forces are created jsut as in … (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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Will invisalign affect what I can eat?

October 20th, 2009

Q.
I have been contemplating getting invisalign braces but have some concerns. My main one is that I am worried what affect the braces will have on what I can eat. Will I need to eat softer food? Will it affect my diet or am I just over-reacting?

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You take the braces out when y… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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Can invisalign treat class 3 occlusions?

October 20th, 2009

Q.
I LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA , I HAVE HAD THE INVISALIGN BRACES FOR 11 MONTHS CIRCA. I HAVE AN UNDERBITE AND CROSSBITE . THE CROSSBITE APPEARS RECTIFIED , I STILL HAVE THE UNDERBITE MALOCCLUSION CLASS 111. FIRST QUESTION : THE UPPER TEETH I HAD 12 ALIGNERS , I DO NOT BELIEVE THEY WERE ADEQUATE , ONLY TWO BUTTONS ON RIGHT NON ON LEFT . DURING TREATMENT NEVER REALLY FELT THAT THE ALIGNERS WERE STRAIGHTINING THE FRONT TEETH ADEQUATELY . WHAT RECOURSE DO I HAVE , SHOULD THE ORTHODONTIST NOT RESUBMIT MY PRESENT IMPRESSIONS AND REQUEST FURTHER ALIGNERS ? I WOULD BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A FAIR APPROACH. YOUR COMMENT. sECOND QUESTION TO WHAT DEGREE SHOULD THE ALIGNERS HAVE RECTIFIED MY CLASS THREE MALOCCLUSUION ? CAN YOU KINDLY ASSIST

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Class 3 occlusions are very di… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 are the benefits of invisalign over other braces?

October 20th, 2009

Q.
I need braces and am siding toward invisalign. Fixed braces do not really appeal to me, except for the lower cose, as they are supposed to be harder to maintain dental hygiene. Is there any truth to this?

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Invisalign has the advantage o… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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Is shaving teeth for invisalign safer than removing teeth?

October 20th, 2009

Q.
I know that the removal of teeth, well when quite a few are absent, can cause the shape of the cheeks and face to change and get sucked in. Is this a possibility when shaving some of the teeth away to make room for teeth to move when wearing invisalign?

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Shaving the teeth is much more… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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How is the aligner used to whiten teeth?

October 20th, 2009

Q.
I have read that invisalign can somehow be used to whiten teeth, I think near the end of treatment? How is this possible? Thank you.

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The aligner can be used to whi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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Should I leave out aligners when drinking alcohol?

October 20th, 2009

Q.
When I go out for a night out drinking would you recommend that I leave my aligners out during this time. They would need to be out for about 5 hours and I was wondering how bad this would be in terms of the results I am aiming for?

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I think you should leave them … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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How often do you need to see specialist during invisalign?

October 20th, 2009

Q.
How often during invisalign treatment is it necessary to see your specialist? Will there be monthly check-ups or there abouts?

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The recommendation is 6-8 week… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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How long from the consultation does it take to get aligners?

October 20th, 2009

Q.
I am to have my consultation next week for invisalign, but my normal dentist has told me that I will be fine to undergo invisalign treatment. Would you be able to tell me how long from consultation, taking moulds and getting aligners it takes?

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If everything is acceptable it… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)