Posts tagged “crooked teeth”

Should I worry that there is a crack in aligner?

October 22nd, 2009

Q.
There is a small crack in my aligner. I only just noticed it today, after wearing them for under a week. Should I be worried that it will affect the treatment? It seems to be ok as far as I know.

A.
The crack may be due to a very… (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 surgery safe to treat an overbite instead of braces?

October 22nd, 2009

Q.
My daughter is going to need surgery, when I only thought she would need braces, for an overbite of 10mm. She is 13 and I am worried about what this will involve?

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It is quite a common procedure… (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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Will my teeth move once invisalign treatment is complete?

October 21st, 2009

Q.
What is done once invisalign treatment is complete to make sure the teeth remain straight. Will they not just move back toward their original position as soon as I stop wearing aligners?

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Yes, they will move back to th… (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 normal for the bite to change during invisalign?

October 21st, 2009

Q.
Is it normal for the bite to change slightly during invisalign treatment? I am just down to get teeth straightened, but my bite feels different as well. Should I be worried that this is a side-effect of the aligners?

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Hello,I would not worry about … (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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Does invisalign help to improve TMJ?

October 21st, 2009

Q.
I am wearing invisalign aligners to help straighten my teeth. However, I have also had an improvement with mr TMJ since wearing the aligners and can not even recall the last time my jaw made that horrible popping sound. I was not expecting this to happen. Is invisalign known for being able to help with this condition, or is this just a lucky side-effect?

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The aligners acts as a bite ra… (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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What do refinements involve?

October 21st, 2009

Q.
My dentist has mentioned refinements to me but did not explain it at the time. Could you please tell me what this is?

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If at the need of the treatmen… (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 advantaged of invisalign over other treatments?

October 21st, 2009

Q.
What are the benefits of invisalign treatment over other types of braces, other than the fact that they are supposed to be invisible?

A.
Light gentle forces. Disceet a… (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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Will skipping an aligner cause any problems?

October 21st, 2009

Q.
I skipped an aligner by mistake. This has not caused me any worrying discomffort, but I would just like to know whether this was okay?

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As long as your current aligne… (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 able to treat a 5mm teeth gap?

October 21st, 2009

Q.
I have a horrible 5 mm gap at the front of my teeth. It has been the vain of my existence as far as I am concerned. I would like to get this sorted, and was wondering if invisalign is able to close gaps at the front of the teeth? Or, if not, are there any other options?

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Invisalign can do this but you… (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 impacted canine teeth?

October 21st, 2009

Q.
I ave a problem where each of my canine teeth are impacted. My dentist has given me a few treatment options to get this sorted, but I am at a loss which one would be the better option? The choices I was given were metal braces, cceramic braces and invisalign involving getting canines removed. Could you please offer some advice?

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With impacted canines, invisal… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)