Archives for August, 2011

Can Invisalign correct goofy, gapped teeth?

August 31st, 2011

hello

what are the main things that you can treat with invisalign? I have a overbite that makes me look really goofy and my friend, who is also interested in getting invisalign, has a gap between her two front teeth. We’d both like to have invisalign because no one will see it when we are wearing it, but just wanted to make sure that we could be treated before I went and asked my dentist.

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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 veneers and don’t want to lose them. Can I still get Invisalign?

August 25th, 2011

dear dr thorne ,

i had veneers done abroad 15 years ago, i no technology has changed vastly since i had my teeth done , i want them back to the condition they were orgnally in , they were perfectly white and fitted perfectly in my mouth , but years on the look hideous each tooth has moved over the years , i live on a consistantly good diet and dont eat harsh or abbresive foods that could damage them , i haave a low sugar intake and dont cosume caffiene of acidic products, my teeth are stained yellow and look odd in my mouth what treaments can i have without having my veneers taken off ?

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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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My periodontist and orthodontist have different opinions about my teeth

August 25th, 2011

I am a 40 year old, faced with a delimma. I have seen a Periodontist recommended by my Dentist for severe gum recession, most probably caused by grinding my teeth at night related to tooth overcrowding.
The Periodontist recommends extensive gum grafting for approximately 14 teeth! When I recently visited with my Dentist, she recommends that I have the Invisalign treatment done to correct ‘crowding’ BEFORE the gum grafting, because if I get the grafting done first, it would be “just like putting a bandaid on the problem”. Of course, the Periodontist feels that the gum grafting should come first. Can you PLEASE help clarify, in your opinion, which should come first?
Thank You!

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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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My 11 year old daughter still has some baby teeth, would she be able to have Invisalign?

August 25th, 2011

Hi there,

I have a 11 year old daughter whose teeth are in pretty bad shape and I was wondering if she would be able to get the invisalign treatment? It is her two front teeth which are the worse, as they are bucked due to a dummy she has when she was younger, and are slightly gapped. They are both her adult teeth but she does have a few teeth which are still in the baby stage. In your opinion is 11 too young for braces and if so when would be the best age or stage? I just want her to have nice teeth to avoid any potential future tauntings.

thanks for your time doctor

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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 you tell me if Invisalign requires tooth removal?

August 25th, 2011

Hi,

does invisalign often involved tooth removal at the start of the treatment. I have had a bad experience with this procedure before and would like to avoid it. I have heard that some practices offer the sedation option would you know of any recommended practices which offer this treatment?

thank you very much for your time doctors

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Dr Darren Cannell & Dr Andy Stafford

The Cosmetic Dental Clinic
2 Old Eldon square, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 7JG
Web: www.thecosmeticdentalclinic.com Tel: 0191 260 3688

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Is Invisalign only done privately? What would be the average cost and are there any payment schemes?

August 25th, 2011

Hi Doctor,

my friend has recently started wearing Invisalign and i can’t get over how good they look and would really like a pair. However I am not connection with a private dentist at the moment and I believe invisalign is only involved with private practitioners. My question is how much is the expected cost of a usual invisalign case and do most practices offer payment plans. I believe I can get the money together but obviously not all at once. I would really like this treatment pretty soon and seeing the transformation they’re casting on my friend’s teeth has sealed the deal!

thank you for any help you can give. thank you for your time and i hope you can please advice

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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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Would teeth grinding have any affect on Invisalign treatment?

August 25th, 2011

hello and thank you for considering my question. I have to admit that i am a bit of a teeth grinder both day and night and I wondered will this effect the invisalign? I worry that i will grind through the aligner or at least cause some damage. Or in the long run ruin the brace work that has been performed. If i would cause damaged to the Invisalign brace can you recommend any other braces that would be just as good and as discreet?

many thanks for your time

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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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How can you be sure that teeth will move properly with Invisalign treatment?

August 25th, 2011

Hello doctor Sepehrara,

i just wanted to ask a general question about how the invisalign aligners work. I know that there are made in the United States with your mould and the details sent for perfect and bespoke fitting but how is it possible to know how you teeth will evolve throughout the course of the treatment? I understand that you are given the full set of aligners from the start but what if your teeth react differently and therefore the next set of aligners no not fit. What would happen then? Sorry for being so nosey i just want to be thorough in my research and get the best brace system and I really like the sound of invisalign,
hope you can help thank you for your time

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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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Does Invisalign treatment leave any marks on teeth?

August 25th, 2011

hello doctor,

Do invisalign leave any marks on your teeth after the treatment like traditional braces. Obviously it won’t be the residual glue you get from metal braces but has it ever left scratches on teeth after treatment has been completed? I just ask because I plan to get my teeth whitened after my teeth are nice and straight and deserve to be shown off for once! and friends who have had braces and then whitening have experienced a blotched whiteness to their teeth due to where the brace had been. Does this ever happen with invisalign?
hope you can help and thank you very much for your time

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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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Can you tell me how many aligners are normally needed to complete Invisalign treatment?

August 25th, 2011

Hello doctors, i hope you are well

could you tell me the general number of aligners you experience people using and what the usual time scale is for an ‘average’ case? My teeth aren’t that bad i just have a gap between my front teeth and some slight gaps between two other teeth, nothing too major but enough to make me feel unhappy with my smile. I ask about the time scale because i am getting married in 3 months and would really like to look my best in the photos with my gorgeous wife to be. If you help me achieve the smile I need i’ll be sure to invite you both to the wedding! lol

thank you very much for your time doctors

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