Archives for January, 2010

Can Invisalign help with overlapping teeth?

January 21st, 2010

Q.
My top teeth are crooked and overlap a bit. My bottom teeth are fine but becasue it is my front teeth I hate iot when I smile. Can Invisalign help me with this problem?

A.
Hello,Invisalign might be an o… (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 I use a home teeth whitening kit while undergoing Invisalign treatment?

January 21st, 2010

Q.
I know some clinics offer teeth whitening through the use of the aligners near to the end of treatment but am I able to do it myself with something I buy from the store? Would this be safe, and more importantly, have any of your patients done this?

A.
I do not recommend you buy whi… (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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Should I get Invisalign before getting chipped tooth treated?

January 21st, 2010

Q.
When I was younger one of my teeth was chipped when I tripped and fell. The dentist buil up back up with some bonding but over time the condition of the tooth has worsened and I need to get some treatment for it. My teeth are also crooked and I thought I may as well get them sorted at the same time. As well as Invisalign what else would you say I need. Would this need to be done before or after invislign?

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My advice would be to straight… (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 I get teeth whitenend half way through Invisalign?

January 19th, 2010

Q.
Teeth whiteninig – can I get this done half way through my invislaign treatment? My teeth were discoloured to begin with but are getting even worse because of the invisalign I think, even though I do clean my teeth to a good ratio. I was going to get my teeth whitened at the end of treatment anyway so maybe it is not such a bad thing. I have attachments if that will make any difference to how the teeth whitening will work?

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It is possible to do whitening… (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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Cleaning aligners leaves toothpaste taste in mouth – any other option?

January 19th, 2010

Q.
HI, do you constantly have to have the toothpaste taste in your mouth since you have to brush them after everything you eat? Or could you rinse them good with water or mouthwash before you put them back in then you wont have to have that taste in your mouth all the time? I cant stand the toothpaste taste for too long. Thanks

A.
It is not necessary to use too… (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 wisdom teeth extraction for Invisalign safe?

January 19th, 2010

Q.
I am going to be getting my wisdom teeth removed to free up space for invisalign and to stop the buggers from further messing up my teeth. However, I am getting more worried about the procedure the closer it gets. Could there be any complications? How long after can I get moulds for invisalign and get treatment going?

A.
Wisdom teeth extractions may h… (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 moulds be taken to see if I can have Invisalign?

January 19th, 2010

Q.
If I go for a consultaion will the dentist immediately be able to tell me if I can have invisalign, or will moulds have to be taken firstly?

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A dentist who is trained and e… (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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Can I wear mouthguard with aligners in at night?

January 19th, 2010

Q.
I grind my teeth in the night. Therefore there is not much I can do about it except try and ease back anythings that may make me stressed. Anyway, I want invisalign to straighten my teeth but but am worried that me grinding my teeth at night may damage them. I guess I will not be able to wear my mouthguard at night with the aligners? Will I be okay to get invisalign?

A.
I would recommend you discuss … (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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Can I have a price list for Invisalign?

January 19th, 2010

Q.
What is the price or can I have a price list? Thank you

A.
Hello,It depends on how diffic… (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 I whiten teeth during Invisalign?

January 19th, 2010

Q.
Can I use a whitening gel with the aligners to help whiten my teeth or would this only cause them damage? The thing is I dont just to have my teeth straighter but I also want pearly whites!

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I tend to offer whitening at t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)