Archives for July, 2010

My elastics snapped and I have to pay for a new one, why can’t my orthodontist replace it for free?

July 29th, 2010

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I was given elastics to use to push down two front teeth i was only using them for around a week when one of them snapped and my orthodontist said i have to pay for a new one! Why can\’t he just replace it for free for me?,

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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 charged invisalign prices instead of invisalign express prices, is this correct?

July 27th, 2010

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Hi, I have recently finished my Invisalign Treatment I had 7 trays in total and my treatment lasted 3 months. I was charged Invisalign prirces rather than Invisaglin express prices, is this correct? To begin with my problem was cosmetic my front tooth had moved out by about 2mm. I would be grateful for your advice. Many Thanks.
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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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Is it necessary for me to have attachments?

July 27th, 2010

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My orthodontist has specified that i need attachments but I don\’t want them because they\’ll stand out, is it necessary for me to have them? Can i chose not to have them?,

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Without attachments, Invisalig… (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 have invisalign if I have a maryland bridge?

July 27th, 2010

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I\’ve had a maryland bridge in since i was very young due to an accident and they\’re the only teeth that appear straight. my other teeth are very wonky and several protrude, I\’m desperate for invisalign but worried that the bridge will get in the way of the treatment. Have you treated anyone with bridges? Is it any different from treating those with normal teeth?,

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The teeth that have bridges 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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My gums are very tender singing haveing invisalign and they bleed too, why is this?

July 27th, 2010

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Ever since having the aligners etc i\’ve experienced very tender gums which now bleed every time i brush my teeth! I have ulcers on my tongue and very bad breath and i have no idea why, it\’s been since i started invisalign! What can I do to stop all of this? I\’m contemplating just getting rid of invisalign..,

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Hello, First of all, you might… (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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My tooth is causing my tray to look misshapen, what can I do about this?

July 27th, 2010

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i have one particular tooth that juts out and it\’s causing my tray to be misshapen and so now whatever tray i use it always feels loose, my orthodontist said this is normal but my teeth don\’t look any different after months of the treatment. what should i do? thanks.,

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You should ask your dentist to… (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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Do I have to pay for mid-treatment fixed braces?

July 27th, 2010

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My dentist said that there could be a possibility that I\’d have to switch to traditional braces mid-treatment if the invisalign isn\’t going to plan. he never spoke about costs or anything so would this be included with the invisalign? because I might have to stop it, even though I\’ve already paid for it, I don\’t know how the payments work.,

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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’m scared to floss because of the invisalign, any advise?

July 27th, 2010

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I\’m new to invisalign and haven\’t really asked my orthodontist any questions. I\’m a bit scared to brush my teeth, my friend had invisalign and said every time she brushed her teeth her gums bled and i don\’t want that to happen to me, she also said that it\’s very painful when flossing, so i\’m scared to floss too. I don\’t want my teeth decaying etc so what do you advise?,

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