Archives for September, 2009

Able to get invisalign when already have veneers?

September 28th, 2009

Q.
Are you able to get invisalign braces when you already have some veneers on your front teeth?

A.
Yes, you can. It’s only dental… (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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Does trouble sleeping affect many invisalign users?

September 28th, 2009

Q.
I have just started invisalign but did not realise that they would affect my sleep. I am only a couple days in and have trouble getting to sleep the past two nights. Will this go away? Do many patients have this problem to start with?

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Not many people do.For people … (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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Do invisalign aligners contain any harmful properties?

September 28th, 2009

Q.
Are there any properties contained in the invisalign aligners which may cause harm, particularly to a pregnant woman?

A.
Hi,I dont know of any pro… (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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Does invisalign lead to chapped lips because of dry mouth?

September 28th, 2009

Q.
I am about to begin invisalign treatment, but have read that some people get chapped lips because of dry mouth of something. Is there any truth in this? Should I get some lip balm ready at hand?

A.
Rightly so.However, its not th… (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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Questions to ask dentist about invisalign teen

September 28th, 2009

Q.
I am going to be taking my teenage son to a consultation to discuss the prospect of getting invisalign. Are there any specific things I should try to find out? There is the possibility he will be eligible for invisalign teen as his teeth are not too bad.

A.
Invisalign teen can be used fo… (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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Is it okay to chew gum with invisalign?

September 28th, 2009

Q.
When I was younger I had fixed braces and was told not to chew any gum, but I did. Everything was fine. I have had to undergo invisalign treatment as my teeth have gone crooked somewhat again. I have been advised not to have chewing gum, but was wondering if I can not do so again? If not, would mints be okay?

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It’s best to take out the alig… (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 are invisalign braces made of?

September 28th, 2009

Q.
I am contemplating the possibility of getting invisalign braces, but would just like to know what they are actually made of? Do they contain any elements which may cause allergic reactions for people or anything like that?

A.
Invisalign are clear plastic m… (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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How does invisalign work?

September 28th, 2009

Q.
How does invisalign work? Are patients given a few aligners to take home with them, which they change at set intervals, and then return to the dentist for a check up, where they get their next set of aligners? I have been researching this as I want to have invisalign treatment.

A.
Invisalign is a clear lightwei… (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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Should I get braces to fix an overbite?

September 28th, 2009

Q.
Hello Dr. Sepherara. I really don’t like my teeth and I reckon I need braces. I am 13 years of age, almost 14. Kings College Orthodontist said that I have a slight overbite but if it gets worse to come back. I’m not sure if I should go or try somewhere else.

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Hi, it is very difficult to sa… (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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Will invisalign cause damage to my dental implant?

September 28th, 2009

Q.
I have an implant for one tooth at the side of my mouth. This was from a while ago now, but I would like to get my teeth straightened. Will this work with the bridge or will the movement cause it damage?

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It is very difficult to say wi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)