March 15th, 2010
Q. When I was younger I had fixed braces and this involved getting four teeth removed toward the back of my mouth. Sadly, my teeth have gradually moved back to their original position, particularly my front teeth. There are a few brace systems I have read about like Invisalign, Inman Aligner and 6 Month Smiles. Would you happen to know which one would be most suitable for my particular condition? Any advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated.,
A. Invisalign can be used in the treatment of extraction case like yours. The reason for the relapse in your case would be lack of long term retention. Inman aligner and the 6 month smile only focus on the front teeth and are limited to mild cases of misalignment of the front teeth
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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March 12th, 2010
Q. I understand that after wearing invisalign it is essential to wear retainers. has this always been the case with braces as my dentist never told me this after my fixed braces treatment finished? Now, because of this I have to get Invisalign because I am unhappy with my smile.,
A. Yes, I do not think that orthodontists put enought emphasis on wearing retainers. I see a lot of young adults whom have had straight teeth when younger and their teeth have moved because a retainer was not worn.Long term retention of teeth is essential to maintain their position!
Dr Simon Li
157 Woodsend Road
Flixton Manchester, M41 8GN
Tel:0161 748 5250
Web:www.kissdental.co.uk
UK Practice of the Year 2007
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