Archives for October, 2011

My teeth have relapsed again, what do you recommend?

October 31st, 2011

Hello, two years ago I got retainers on my teeth but I found them a pain and often didn’t wear them. My teeth were not really misaligned that bad but was still a problem. So my dentist gave me braces which I wore for about three months or so. I was then given retainers after the braces to avoid relapse but again didnt wear them often. My teeth has now relapsed slight as one of my front teeth is slightly overlapping another. What would you suggest for me?

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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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What are the best retainers for my teeth?

October 26th, 2011

Hello Dr Vaseleia Manoloutsou

I am now at the end of my Invisalign treatment and am happy with the results/positioning of my teeth.

I’m now ready for retainers…. but I am informed that these will cost extra? I was strongly under the impression that retainers were included in the Invisalign treatment package?

Also, I am being informed that the Invisalign retainers can be quite expensive for what they are… and that another make of retainer might be a better option. Does this not go against the grain? This also concerns me.

I just want the very best available to do the job… Obviously I don’t want my teeth to suffer after going through the expense and effort.

I will, of course, discuss this with my orthodontist, but I feel that the advice I may receive will financially be in the interest of the practice… rather than for the good of my teeth.

Without you sitting on the fence, I’d really appreciate your expert opinion and advice on this. Thank you very much in advance.

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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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I am worried about the pressure of braces on my teeth, is Invisalign a good option?

October 26th, 2011

how much pressure does invisalign put on the teeth? I had braces when I was younger that were fixed and i have never felt pain like it. I stuck with them for a month but then could not take it any longer and had to have them out. I am now 30 and would really love to have a decent smile, but i have been put off for years by the thought of all that pain again! I though id ask about invisalign, just as it isn’t a fixed brace, so i was hoping that it wouldn’t be as painful. Am i right in thinking this, or are there any other braces that would be even gentler? Im not worried about how long it takes as long as it gets done.

thank you 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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Can Invisalign straighten my crossed teeth in 4 months?

October 21st, 2011

i am looking for fast effective treatment to be completed in 4 months for crossed over front teeth. Do you think it is at all possible for me to received those kind of results in that time with invisalign? The crossed teeth are the only problems I have and I do not have any dental or gum disease, so that will not be a problem when it comes to treatment. Do you think Invisalign would be a good choice?

thank you

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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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What are the differences between Clearstep and Invisalign?

October 18th, 2011

is there much of a difference between clearstep and invisalign? I really want to have my teeth straightened but i do not want metal wires and brackets all over my teeth so I definitely think that these clear aligners are the way to go overall. My main problem is front teeth which are a litte bit crooked do you think that either treatment would be good for treating that?

thank you doctor thorne

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Both treatments should be s… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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Will my past gum disease ruin my chances of treatment with Invisalign?

October 18th, 2011

i had gum disease about 4 years ago and although it all seems to have abated, i know that it can return. Because of this gum disease some of my teeth have moved into unflattering positions and I am really unhappy with my smile. I would love to have straight teeth and really like the sound of invisalign, but i am worried that the gum disease may have weakened my teeth, gums and bones and that putting any pressure on them may cause horrible problems in the future. What should I do doctor?

Thank you

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Yes, unfortunately gum dise… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 teeth are moving after my Invisalign treatment, even though I wear retainers.

October 18th, 2011

Hi, i have finished my invisalign braces about six months ago. I was wearing my retainers every night but i noticed that my teeth had moved slightly so i have gone back to wearing my aligners at night. i have been advised that this can happen sometimes and that i can purchase additional aligners (the ones i have are damaged). Surely the retainers should have been made perfect in the first place? I do feel that this is just a gimmick to get more money

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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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I need Invisalign treatment for my top and bottom teeth, how much will this cost?

October 7th, 2011

what is the general price for invisalign if you need both your top and bottom teeth treating? I have a bit on an overbite and some of my teeth are a little crooked, so i am just guessing at the moment that i would be needing top and bottom aligners, but i just though id ask to see what the maximum cost would be to me. Thank you

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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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I have nearly completed my Invisalign treatment but have suffered some root resorption, should I continue with the brace?

October 6th, 2011

Hi,

i have recently been having invisalign treatment until i started have horrible pain in on of top teeth. It turned out that i am suffering root absorption with about a quarter of the root gone. My dentist says i should stop the treatment but i feel that my teeth are almost perfect, what do you suggest?
also what can you do about root absoprtion? should i have the tooth taken out and replaced with an implant and if i did this could i continue with invisalign?

thank you

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