Posts tagged “aligners”

Difficulty with aligner, what can be done?

March 30th, 2010

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I am in week one of my tretment and I haev noticed a small tera in my aligner. Because of this it makes it difficult for me to get the aligner in and out. What should be done in this situation?,

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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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How do I clean the aligners?

March 30th, 2010

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hi, just a question about how to clean the aligners? the stuff i was given isn\’t working, they look dirty and don\’t feel great.. any other options? thanks.,

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Give them a good scrub you can… (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 I eat with my invisalign braces in?

March 24th, 2010

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i\’ve just had the invisalign braces fitted but not sure what i can eat with them in? Any ideas for me? thanks,

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You do not eat anything with 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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Are there certain things that I’m not allowed to drink with my aligners in?

March 24th, 2010

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hello, I was just wondering if there are certain things i\’m not supposed to drink with the invisalign aligners in? I didn\’t really pay attention to what I was told and feel like I shouldn\’t be drinking drinks with ice in, thanks for any advice!,

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You should only drink cold wat… (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 I drink milk with my aligners fitted?

March 19th, 2010

Q.
i have been told you should only drink water when wearing the aligners but what about good old milk?,

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Best take it out to drink milk… (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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Are all dental consultations free?

March 19th, 2010

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are consultations all free to find out if I am okay for the clear alginers? I am not sure I will be able to have them but is it still worth going down and seeing how it goes?,

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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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How long will I need to wear retainer after Invisalign?

March 17th, 2010

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How often will i need to wear a retainer when invisalign treatment is complete. i only have a few aligners left and so am looking forward to the results but want to make sure i dont lose them. i have heard teeth can shift back if retainers are not worn and really dont want all my effort and money to go to waste. i look forward to your respons dr vajda.,

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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 it normal that teeth feel wobbly during Invisalign?

March 15th, 2010

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I am currently having my teeth straightened by invisalign. Earlier today I inserted my latest set this morning and I have just noticed this evening that a couple of my front teeth move slightly when I pressed my tongue against them. Is this normal? In addition I notice that there is a gap between the top of my tooth and the top of the aligner. Is this normal? Thank you in advance for your help.,

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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 are your pateints normal eating habits when wearing aligners?

March 15th, 2010

Q.
What are your patients normal eating habits when they get their aligners in? I understand that you are supposed to clean your teeth and aligners each time after eating but am a person who snacks a lot. What do your patients do just to give me an idea please?,

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Quite simply by having the ali… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)