Archives for May, 2011

Is sensitive treatment as a result of Invisalign and something to worry about?

May 31st, 2011

Hi Doctor

i have recently started my Invisalign treatment and am around 2 months in but my teeth are still sensitive from time to is the normal. I worry a little bit more than most because i have been told that I have short roots and could suffer from root absorption and the general sensitivity is coming from the tops of my teeth. I have booked an appointment to see my dentist but in the meantime would like some extra advice to make a considered decision. In your estimation doctor, think it wise to stop treatment completely?

thank you for your time

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Dr Raha Sepehrara

The Dental Suite
36 Frederick Street, Loughborough Leicester, LE11 3BJ
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Would Invisalign still be an option despite facial injury suffered some months ago?

May 31st, 2011

Hello Doctor and thank you for taking the time to consider my question. I recently suffered an injury to my face and mouth and although my teeth don’t feel at all sensitive like they did at first I was wondering if it would still be dangerous for me to start invisalign after this accident?
It has been about 3 months since the injury and I have been for check-ups at my local dentist who said there was nothing wrong with the roots or teeth but i would just like another opinion of yours to put my mind at ease.

Thank you for your time and I hope you can help.

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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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My dentist warned my about root resorption. Would this prevent me from having Invisalign?

May 31st, 2011

hello Doctor, hope the day finds you well,

I have been thinking of getting invisalign for a long time and have recently been able to gather the funds to so. I went to my regular dentist to have a checkup and told him that I was thinking of having Invisalign, and he made the comment that my roots may be too short for the treatment and something about root resorption. I know you won’t be able to tell completely without seeing me in person but could you explain this condition and the ramifications if i start Invisalign treatment.

thank you for your time and any help would be greatly appreciated

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
52 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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Are my bleeding gums caused by Invisalign? My oral health is good. What is the problem?

May 23rd, 2011

Hello Doctor Kumar,

my Invisalign question is concerned with bleeding gums, which I have been getting quite often after the starting of my invisalign treatment. I am usually very thorough with my cleaning, brushing, flossing and using mouthwash and i also take great care to wash my brace when need be so I don’t think my hygiene is the problem in this case. Could you therefore please suggest any reason for why this would be happening? have an appointment booked for my dentist but would like a small piece of mind in the meantime.

Thank you for your time and I hope you can assist.

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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 durable are Invisalign aligners. Could they withstand teeth grinding?

May 23rd, 2011

hello doctor,

i was wondering about the durability of Invisalign as I am quite bad when it comes to grinding my teeth. I mainly do it during the night but have been known to have daytime sessions when I am especially stressed. Do you also have any advice to help me with my grinding as it has plagued me for most of my life and my partner finds it more than a little bit annoying.

Thank you very much for your time doctor

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
52 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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I have lost my first Invisalign tray. What would you advise I do?

May 23rd, 2011

Hi,
I am on my first invisalign trays, i have been wearing them for 2 weeks and 5 days – at which point I lost them. I was told when I had them fitted to go back in 2 weeks, but was only able to get appointment for 4 weeks after my original fitting.
I am going to reing them tomorrow to see f there if any chance I can get seen earlier.
As i have already worn them for over the two weeks, would it be OK to wait for another week and two days before going back for my next tray? Or will my teeth move too much in this time. I know I could pay for replacement aligners, but as I have actually worn them for enough time already, I feel like I would only be paying because I cannot get an earlier appointment! I hope this makes sense, what would you advise?

Many thanks.

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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 excessive bleeding of gums. Does this need to be treated before Invisalign can proceed?

May 20th, 2011

Dear Doctor Kumar, Can you please assist me today., I am a teenager and before this two years agoI had braces placed on. Since then i bhave got an infection in my teeth, and i had to remove it within one yr’s time.I have a space in my front teeth as well,also my gums are very weak and i have excessive bleeding from them.I am planning to do a treatment of Invisalign.Am I supposed to clean up again before starting the treatment? (I did it before but it didnt help me).What am i really supposed to do? Thank you for your time and I hope you are well.

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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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I had teeth whitening but this seems to have left marks where my braces were attached. Can you advise?

May 20th, 2011

Hello Dr Adam Thorne, I was per chance wondering if you could please advise me on my situation, in that i had a brace when i was thirteen and tehn wore a retainer for two years and now my teeth are perfectly straight. recently i quit smoking and started using a teeth whitening toothpaste two times each daily , now i have big marks on my teeth which looks like the marks were my braces where i had them. i am scared of it and i cant smile it makes me cringe plz help.

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
52 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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I am soon to get a refinement impression taken but have a loose tooth, what should I do?

May 16th, 2011

I am on tray 11 of my invisalign treatment. I will be wearing this tray for 3 weeks and then going in for my refinement appointment. I am very worried to get the refinement impressions done at this point because one of my lower front teeth is very loose. I can feel it move quite a bit when I eat. I’m worried that it might get pulled out or damaged when they pull off the impression. Should I ask my dentist to wait to do the refinement and just wear the temporary retainer he ordered for a few more weeks first? So that would be 3 weeks with this tray and then a few more weeks with the retainer before getting impressions done. Or will 3 weeks be enough to strengthen the tooth?

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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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Invisalign teatment for twisted, crooked teeth and an overbite

May 12th, 2011

Hi,

i was looking at invisalign as i have several twisted, crooked teeth and an overbite and just wondered what is the general length of treatment? Is it true that you have to wear a retainer for the rest of your life afterward?

Many thanks doctors

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