Archives for December, 2009

What factors will affect the cost of invisalign?

December 15th, 2009

Q.
What factors will decide the price I am set for invisalign? Will it be things like the severity of the crookedness of the teeth which would mean the treatment will take longer?

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Thats correct as well as the e… (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
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How much pain and discomfort do invisalign cause?

December 15th, 2009

Q.
From previous experience when I was younger with metal braces I know that braces can be pretty damn painful, but is this the same with invisalign? Can I expect to be riving in agony every time I change aligners or is it quite tame compared to the metal braces pain?

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The discomfort depends on your… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Raha Sepehrara

The Dental Suite
36 Frederick Street, Loughborough Leicester, LE11 3BJ
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What are the disadvantages of invisalign?

December 15th, 2009

Q.
I see a lot of people ask about the advantages of invisalign and you experts happilly answer. I was wondering about the disadvantages, if you could tell me your honeset opinion?

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Tjhere are a no disadvantages … (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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When will saliva stop building up in my mouth?

December 15th, 2009

Q.
How long will it take for saliva to stop building up in my mouth now that I have started invisalign? It is driving me crazy!

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You should get used to the ali… (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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Normal for teeth to feel loose during invisalign?

December 15th, 2009

Q.
I have only just begun invisalign but when I take out my aligners my teeth feel pretty loose. OBvisouly the aligners must be moving my teeth but is it normal that the teeth feel quite so loose, especially when eating?

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It is usual to feel slight mob… (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 will happen if I am not suitable for invisalign?

December 15th, 2009

Q.
I have a consultation for invisalign. If I am not suitable will I be told of other braces options?

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It depends on what other treat… (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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What is clincheck for invisalign?

December 15th, 2009

Q.
What is this clincheck malarky I have heard about when it comes to invisalign? Is it 100% accurate in the shape it shows after treatment?

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Clincheck is a 3 D imaging of … (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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When do you usually have to change to your next aligner?

December 15th, 2009

Q.
I am only about to begin invisalign and so have a few questions that I was hoping you could answer. How many trays will my dentist give me at the start and from then on after each appointment? How often do the trays usually need to be changed? And, finally, how often will the aligners need to be cleaned? Thanks for your time.

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Hi, the amount of aligners dep… (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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Is vivera retainer best choice when invisalign is completed?

December 15th, 2009

Q.
Is there a type of retainer which is best to be used following invisalign? I have heard that something called vivera retainer is quite a good option but could you tell me what is actually so good about this specific one?

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The vivera retainers comes as … (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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Will getting crown affect invisalign treatment?

December 14th, 2009

Q.
My dentist has told me that I am going to need root canal treatment for a tooth and I am also going need to get a crown? I can’t help but thinkg that this is going to cause problems with my invisalign treatment? What should I do, or what kind my ortho do more to the point?

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Hi,any treatment carried out d… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)