Archives for June, 2010

I have been told that I need attachments, are they visible on the back teeth?

June 30th, 2010

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Hello my invisalign treatment was going really well until i noticed that one of my back teeth was protruding even more. I went to my orthodontist who said i may need attachments to fix this. Will the attachments be visible? I am a very self conscious person you see and do not want to be teased.,

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No. Attachments on back teeth … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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I’ve ruined both of my aligners by accident, what should I do?

June 30th, 2010

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I\’ve ruined both of my aligners. i dropped them by accident and then a family member stood on them. Will i have to start my treatment from the beginning do you think? I\’m half way through my treatment. i have an appointment with my ortho next week, just need an idea of what she\’s going to say! thank you,

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Try the next aligne r in if it… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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If I have gum disease does that mean I have to stop using invisalign?

June 30th, 2010

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hey, erm well i\’ve been using the invisalign for a few months now and it\’s really great! But my gums are bleeding terribly I have no idea why. i\’m due to see my dentist but if i have gum disease does that mean i have to re-start the treatment? because obviously he\’ll need to treat the gums :(,

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It is really difficult to say … (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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How obvious are the attachments?

June 30th, 2010

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One of my children is to be married soon but I am worried that when I get attachments for my Invisalign aligners the attachments will show up on the pictures. I have not got them yet but can you tell me how obvious they are?,

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They are pretty good I have ha… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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Will the fitting for the aligners hurt at all?

June 30th, 2010

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hello! i\’ve just recently been informed that i am eligible for the invisalign treatment, which is great! however, i am very nervous patient and my dentist said i need to have a fitting, is this going to hurt at all? will any of the treatment be painful? thank you,

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The actual treatment at the de… (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 invisalign fix my overbite and large gaps in my teeth?

June 30th, 2010

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hi can invisalign fix my class 3 overbite? i also have bad gaps in these teeth and braces have failed before, i\’m running out of options :(,

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It depends on how far your tee… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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I have a severe allergy to metal, does invisalign contain any mental?

June 30th, 2010

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hi do the invisalign braces contain any metal? I have a severe allergy to any metal and can\’t have any other braces because of this, thank you for your time.,

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No they are very hypoallergeni… (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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My orthodontist is not listening to me when I say i have an ill-fitting retainer, please help!

June 30th, 2010

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My orthodontist is not listening to me, I\’ve have told him several times that the retainer doesn\’t sit on my teeth properly and isn\’t holding my teeth in. He insists that it is working but I know it\’s not and i\’ve noticed some of my teeth are moving back to their original positions 🙁 what should i do?,

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I would seek an opinion from a… (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 invisalign fix my class 3 overbite?

June 30th, 2010

Q.
I have been diagnosed with an underbite class 3 🙁 anyway, my dentist is recommending headgear! this is simply not an option for me, I already get picked on. Please, please tell me that invisalign can help me! thank you,

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Hello, I would advise a consul… (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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I have a hole in my tooth and I’m undergoing invisalign, what should I do?

June 30th, 2010

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I\’m half way through my invisalign treatment went to my dentist for a check up yesterday. He told me i have a hole in between my two front teeth and that it needs to be filled, he never mentioned anything about my invisalign, how long will it need to stay out for? i\’m worried it\’ll affect my tooth movement, it\’s going so well so far!,

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