Archives for November, 2009

Is it normal to have dry lips at start of invisalign?

November 24th, 2009

Q.
Is it normal to have dry lips quite a lot at the beginning of invislaign? I am having to use quite a bite of lip balm and even that doesn’t seem to be doing the job!

A.
Hello, Drink plenty of wa… (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 IPR root of my tooth sensitivity?

November 24th, 2009

Q.
I have now had three different sets of IPR since beginning my invisalign. Now, when I floss my front lower teeth they seem quite sensitive, which is a problem I have never had before. I think it is probably because of the IPR, and I still have some more to do according to my dentist. Should I voice my concern or is it not related?

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dear Sir/madam,IPR is always d… (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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Are invisalign only for teenagers?

November 24th, 2009

Q.
Is invisalign just for teenagers or can adults of an older age get it?

A.
Hello,There is no age limit fo… (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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Will I only need to wear retainers at night?

November 24th, 2009

Q.
When I am given retainers after invisalign is completed will I need to wear them at day or only at night? Are they discreet like the aligners themselves of do they have wires?

A.
The retainers are discreet lik… (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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Am I okay for invisalign if I had metal braces before?

November 24th, 2009

Q.
Is it possible to get invislaign if I had metal braces when I was younger? I have heard somepeople say this is not possible, something to do with hhaving teeth extracted,. but I would much rather have your opinion on this?

A.
Hello, You might be able to ha… (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 it normal for invisalign to cause dry mouth?

November 24th, 2009

Q.
I only got invisalign last friday but have sufferred endlessly from dry mouth and lips. I have therefore had to drink copious amounts of water to try and get rid of the problem. Is this something that is likely to sort itself out soon?

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Usually it is the other way an… (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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Are invisalign braces noticeable?

November 24th, 2009

Q.
When taking out the aligners to eat are they really noticeable and hard to get out or is it not too bad? For example, lets say I am out for a meal on a date and need tlo take them out. Am I best skipping off to the loo to do it?

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Certain position of the teeth … (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 only for correcting front teeth?

November 23rd, 2009

Q.
Is invisalign able to straighten the teeth toward the back of the mouth or it it just for the front teeth?

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Primarily Invisalign is just 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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Will invisalign effect talking?

November 23rd, 2009

Q.
How long will it take for speech to return to normal when starting invisalign?

A.
It varies from patient to pati… (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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Can invisalign treat teeth before wedding in year?

November 23rd, 2009

Q.
My wedding is booked in for a year from now and a bit (december), and would just like to know if invisalign would be able to straighten my teeth within this time line. Also, guess need to factor in how long it would take to get aligners and stuff like that.

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Dear Sir/madam,There is no way… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)