Posts tagged “elastics”

Is tooth extraction the best option to make room before invisalign treatment?

January 6th, 2011

Q.
I have been for an invisalign consultation and been told that I will need to wear rubber bands to move my teeth and make room for the others. Would this enable me to achieve the best results or should I have some teeth extracted to make room?,

A.
Dear Sir/Madam, I cannot comme… (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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Can Invisalign correct labially erupted canines and excessive crowding?

November 15th, 2010

Q.
can invisalign correct labially erupted canines, excessive crowding,

A.
I would probably be quite diff… (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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I haven’t noticed any teeth movement with the elastics in, what should I do?

July 29th, 2010

Q.
I was given elastics to use a few weeks ago because I have 2 very stubborn teeth which need pulling down. The thing is I don\’t think they\’re working, I haven\’t noticed any teeth movement and feeling slightly anxious about this because I\’ve finished with the aligners now,

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It is very difficult for me to… (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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My elastics snapped and I have to pay for a new one, why can’t my orthodontist replace it for free?

July 29th, 2010

Q.
I was given elastics to use to push down two front teeth i was only using them for around a week when one of them snapped and my orthodontist said i have to pay for a new one! Why can\’t he just replace it for free for me?,

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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 added elastics cause me pain?

May 11th, 2010

Q.
hello, i\’ve been told i need to have added elastics with my treatment because some of my upper teeth protrude greatly. I\’m a bit worried if they\’ll be painful? that don\’t sound very comfortable, will they be very painful?