Archives for February, 2011

Is gingivectomy necessary to improve my gum line?

February 21st, 2011

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hi, i’m undergoing Invisalign treatment at the moment and it is mainly going well. there is just one problem, I have two teeth where the gum line is lower then other teeth. My dentist recommended a gingivectomy but I am worried about the extra pain/cost that will come with this. i woild like my smile to be even but I’m a little bit worried, can you advise me?,

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If the discrepancy of the gum … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Vasileia Manoloutsou

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88

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Would teeth grinding hinder my Invisalign treatment?

February 21st, 2011

Q.
hiya My teeth are pretty crooked so i am thinking about getting invisalign. i also have a problem with teeth grinding. would this hinder my invisalign treatment and would invisalign helo in any way to reduce this grinding or at least mitigate the effects?,

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Grinding your teeth is not a c… (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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Can I get Invisalign without the IPR procedure needing to take place?

February 21st, 2011

Q.
Hi, I have been looking at getting invisalign braces as i want to correct my smile but i don’t want everyone to see my braces. Thing is i was reading on the internet and some places said i would have to get my teeth shaved, IPR or something? i really don’t want to have to do this, is it possible to have invisalign without this?,

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The IPR, if necessary, is a wa… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Vasileia Manoloutsou

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88

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What is the price range for Invisalign?

February 18th, 2011

Q.
Hello there Dr Akere I am a student and I have been wanting to enquire about invisalign for a while now. I was wondering what is your price range is for invisalign? Thanks for your time.,

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The cost varies depending on t… (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 food items should I avoid with Invisalign?

February 18th, 2011

Q.
Even though I can take out my aligner, would you say there is any foods items i shud avoid?,

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no, as long as you are not wea… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Vasileia Manoloutsou

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88

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Will the retainers be removable after Invisalign treatment?

February 18th, 2011

Q.
are the retinares i will get when invisalign is finished bonded to the teeth or like thr trays will they be remoable.? how long for the minimum will i need to wear them for?,

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We Usually offer removable tra… (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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How will I know when I’m ready for the next aligner?

February 18th, 2011

Q.
what are the tell-tale signs that i am ready to move on to my next aligner? how do i know that progress has been made on the one i am using now?,

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every aligner is designed to b… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Vasileia Manoloutsou

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88

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Can Invisalign straighten my upper teeth and adjust bottom teeth position?

February 17th, 2011

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My upper 2 teeth r wonky,my bottom teeth are straight but when I close my mouth,my bottom teeth will be covering my whole upper teeth..Can Invisalign straighten my upper teeth and adjust my bottom teeth position?How much will it cost and how long wil the treatment takes place.Am i allowed to pay monthly because I’m a student.I’m !8 this year.,

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From your description it appea… (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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Teeth crowding and discolouration is getting me down. What can I do?

February 17th, 2011

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I am very unhappy with the look of my teeth and dare not smile when I am in public. I wont even smile when my husband is around any more. I am so depressed about this and it makes him unhappy to see me like this. But I cant help it. i have crowding and discolouration even though i have always taken good care of my teeth. I feel like i am fighting a lost cause. can you tell me what to do? ,

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Dear Barbara, I would advise y… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)