Category “Straight teeth”

Is it normal to feel discomfort when removing aligners?

October 8th, 2009

Q.
I finally got my invisalign aligners yesterday. I am finding it difficult to pull them out, what with the pain thecy cause, but it is the tightness which causes the most problems. It feels like I have to pull on them too hard to get them out and this may cuase damage to the aligners and my teeth. Any help?

A.
Hello,Mild discomfort is commo… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Viola Vajda

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 0161 748 5250

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Are invisalign braces more prone to retention than other braces?

October 8th, 2009

Q.
Are invisalign braces more prone to retention of the teeth once treatment is complete, or are they similar in results to fixed braces?

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With any type of orthodontic t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki

Kissdental
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN
Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250

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Is it possible to have invisalign treatment if you have a bridge?

October 8th, 2009

Q.
Is it possible to have invisalign treatment if there is a bridge for one of the front teeth. I have read that this may not be possible but was hoping you may say otherwise.

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It depends on the case, but it… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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Is it impossible to have invisalign treatment if you have a dental implant?

October 8th, 2009

Q.
Is it impossible to have invisalign treatment if you have a dental implant?

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Only teeth around the implant … (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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Is invisalign or veeners best for one misshapen tooth?

October 8th, 2009

Q.
Is there is only one tooth that is crooked would you say it is a good idea to get invisalign or just to get a veneer for this one tooth?

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It depends, if you are happy w… (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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Is invisalign or veeners best for one misshapen tooth?

October 8th, 2009

Q.
Is there is only one tooth that is crooked would you say it is a good idea to get invisalign or just to get a veneer for this one tooth?

A.
It depends, if you are happy w… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Can invisalign treat a cross bite?

October 8th, 2009

Q.
Is invisalign able to treat cases where the front teeth cross over and where the bite is not quite right? I like the invisible side of invisalign and also that they sound less painful than traditional braces.

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Hello,Without examination it i… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Viola Vajda

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 0161 748 5250

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Is London an expensive area for invisalign?

October 8th, 2009

Q.
I am currently living in London and find the prices for invisalign at most clinics to be quite pricey. I have heard that location can affect the price, and was wondering if London is one such area where the price shoots up compared to others?

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Obviously, the overheads in Lo… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki

Kissdental
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN
Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250

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Are invisalign or ibraces the better option for anxious patients?

October 8th, 2009

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Hello Dr Sepherara. Would woul please be able to tll me which of ibraces and invisalign is the better option for a patient who suffers from anxiety issues, especially when going to the dentist. I am asking in relation to my teenage son who wished to get his teeth straightened.

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Both Invisalign and braces can… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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For how long should you wear retainers after invisalign?

October 8th, 2009

Q.
I have heard some dentists say that patients should wear their retiainers indefinately after they have finished invisalign, at night or what not. Is this the same advice for all braces, or are invisalign braces more prone to teeth moving back to their original position?

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You must wear retainers on a r… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)