Archives for June, 2010

My retainer doesn’t fit well, what should I do about this?

June 25th, 2010

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Hello my retainer doesn\’t seem to fit properly it catches on my upper lip so i find it hard to close my mouth. I didn\’t realise it would stick out so much, my ortho said it\’s fine but i don\’t think it is, what should i do?,

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Hello, It is difficult to tell… (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 to have a tooth extracted, do I have to get new aligners made?

June 22nd, 2010

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Hello, i started to have severe tooth pain when i started the invisalign treatment. It turns out that i now need a tooth extraction! does this mean i\’ll have to get new aligners made etc? AND will i have to pay for them to be re-made?,

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You will need to speak to your… (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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When will I see a change in my crooked tooth?

June 22nd, 2010

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i have one crooked tooth, it is slightl raised, it is the one next to my two front teeth and have started invasilign, how long will it take before i see any change?,

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that really is a question for … (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 aligner isn’t fitting around my attachments, what should I do?

June 22nd, 2010

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I had attachments fitted recently and my new aligner (19/28) upper jaw isn\’t fitting around it properly, it\’s sticking out and looks ridiculous, i\’m waiting to see my ortho but what do you think he\’ll say/do? thanks,

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Your orthodontist will probabl… (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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I was given ‘chewies’ but they’re not working, what else can I use?

June 22nd, 2010

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Hi i was given some sort of chewie to bite down on so my trays fit better but they\’re not working and they still feel out of place. Can i use anything else to bite down on? thank you.,

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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’ve noticed a small hole in my front tooth, will it affect my treatment?

June 18th, 2010

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i\’m currently wearing a fixed retainer which was recommended to me after i had the invisalign treatment. I\’ve noticed a small hole in one of my front teeth and i\’m really worried, what can i do?? will it affect my orthodontic treatment?,

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It shouldn\’t if the tooth nee… (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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How long do you have to wear the invisalign for?

June 18th, 2010

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you probably get this question a lot and i\’ve asked my dentist too but he never give me a straight question.. how long do i have to wear the invisalign for? i have a class 2 overbite and overcrowding of the bottom teeth, i just need a rough idea thanks.,

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well a class 2 overbite/eoverj… (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 invisalign fix my overbite problem?

June 18th, 2010

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hello i\’ve had fixed braces on before and they haven\’t fixed my overbite although my teeth are now perfectly straight! My friend suggested i try invisalign, can it fix my overbite? Have you treated anyone with invisalign and managed to fix their overbite any advice would be great thank you :),

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I have fixed overbites it take… (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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Can I have attachments on my porcelain veneers?

June 18th, 2010

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hi, i\’m using the invisalign at the minute and i\’ve been told i need attachments, that\’s all fine but the thing is i have porcelain veneers too, can i have the attachments on these? or will it ruin them? thanks, Lily.,

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Dear Lily, it would be difficu… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)