Posts tagged “crooked teeth”

What does invisalign do?

October 8th, 2009

Q.
I am contemplating getting invisalign braces but have just one question in relation to the treatment. Is it down to the invisalign company or the actual orthodontist as to how aligners will move the teeth, and the eventual outcome, if you know what I mean? Ortho experience bumps up the price so I presume this must play some major part.

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Hello,The aligner is the actua… (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 invisalign ideal for a dental phobia sufferer?

October 8th, 2009

Q.
I would like to know if invisalign is one of the better choices for a person who suffers from dental phobia? I really want to get my teeth straightened but am too scared.

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Invisalign is a great form of … (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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Can invisalign move teeth that have crowns?

October 8th, 2009

Q.
Is invisalign capable of moving teeth where there are quite a few crowns, or will this only cause damage to the crowns, and possibly, the braces? Thank you in advance.

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Invisalign can move teeth that… (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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What is the IPR procedure?

October 8th, 2009

Q.
I have been looking into invisalign treatment, and have read that some patients get what is called IPR. I understand this is something to do with removing small portions of teeth to create space. I would just like to know how it is the dentist decides which teeth he/she is to shorten?

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Dear Sir/Madam,IPR is removing… (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 it normal for jaws to ache when starting invisalign?

October 8th, 2009

Q.
My jaws are beginning to feel quite strained since beginning invisalign treatment. I now get a dull aches. Is this normal, or should I be concerned?

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Sometimes as the teeth move yo… (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 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?

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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)