Archives for December, 2011

The retainer I was given after Invisalign treatment is causing pain. What can I do?

December 23rd, 2011

I had Invisalign treatment done while I was in Canada. As I knew I was coming to university in the UK I opted for a permeant retainer/metal wire on the back of my lower teeth. It has now been 3 years and I now am having tooth pain very similar to when I would start wearing a new Invisalign treatment and the teeth are pushing against the wire. Should I be concern as I have felt this pain for a few weeks? Is there anything I can do while I am in the UK (I am here for another year)

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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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What is the best way to take out my Invisalign aligner?

December 19th, 2011

hi, what is the easiest way to remove your invisalign brace? I’ve had mine for about a week and it’s really hard to take out when I want to clean it or eat and I’ve cut my gums on it as well. I obviously don’t want to make it too loose at it wouldn’t be very good at treating my teeth but is there anything you could recommend such as a skill or technique? thanks for your time

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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 is the difference between Invisalign and Damon braces?

December 19th, 2011

Hello, could you please tell me the difference between invisalign and damon braces? I have been shopping around for the brace best suited to my condition which is pretty bad; I have crossed front teeth and my jaw isnt aligned properly so generally i feel quite awkward when it comes to smiling etc. Any help you could give would be greatly apprieciated

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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 treat my crossbite?

December 19th, 2011

I have a cross bite where my upper left set of teeth are caved into my bottom set of teeth, i see a slight diffrence in facial symetry also, i was advised to have a palatal expander< but it didnt fit with my current lifestyle and had no one to turn the key, i am looking at invisalign< wanted to know how realistic this would be in correcting the crossbite, is this possible?? and have you treated cases like mine using invisalign and lenght of treatment for this kind of correction. thankyou

kind regards

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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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Will I need to have teeth extracted to have Invisalign?

December 16th, 2011

I’m 14 and I recently enquired about braces because my teeth stick out but are not wonky. Because of the recent changed to the NHS to save money, you teeth have to stick out a certain amount or more and I was 1mm away. My mother is a single parent and on on benefit and so cannot afford braces. I was really disappointed. But, I was doubting braces before anyway because I am conscious of my appearance and I was told that I would have to have 4 teeth out which I’m not keen on because when my mother had a tooth extracted she experienced dry socket and it was very uncomfortable – I would not want to risk the chance of 4 dry sockets at the same time. I would like to know if any teeth have to be extracted for Invisalign and if there are discounts for teenagers with parents on benefit for Invisalign. If there are any other affordable, less visible that normal braces, and have discounts for certain circumstances, please tell me. Thanks.

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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 Invisalign attachments have come off, but my dentist doesn’t seem to be that concerned.

December 15th, 2011

Hi I’m just starting my Invisalign odyssey, in am about a week into my first tray and two of the attachments have fallen off. i rang the dentists office and the receptionist told me as long as the aligner stayed in it wasn’t a big deal if the attachments had fallen off. Is this right? otherwise whats the point in having the attachments? any help you give on the matter to help me clear it up would be great.

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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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What can I do to stop my teeth moving again?

December 9th, 2011

I have been wearing my invisalign braces since Sept, since then I have spoken with numerous people who have worn braces at some point in their life, most having got them young therefore not having to pay, generally most say that after a few years they notice slight movement, even though they wore the retainer for the suggested period, obviously having spent a lot of money on this treatment, I am looking for any advice you have that will help prevent future movement?

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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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It feels like my teeth are moving, could Invisalign or Clearstep straighten them?

December 9th, 2011

Over the past few years my front teeth have started to move and have lost what was a very straight line. They also seem to tingle every so often, like they are on the move again! I looked at Clearstep with my dentist some time ago, but due to overcrowding they wanted to remove four healthy teeth before bracing, so I was against the idea. Could the 6 month Invisalign be the answer to put my front teeth back in place, without having any removed? My teeth are a bit crooked accross the bottom, but I only wanted to address the change in the teeth that show.

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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 my missing tooth gap be used to spread out my croweded teeth, or should I get an implant?

December 9th, 2011

hello

does invisalign straighten out teeth that have moved because of tooth loss? I have lost my tooth on my top jaw due to an accident and have stupidly left it for years, now my teeth have moved and look awful. If i use invisalign will it move the teeth into that gap and will that look ok, or should i get an implant before had to replace the gap?

what do you recommend doctor?

thank you

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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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Is Invisalign the best brace to close a front tooth gap and move my crowded teeth?

December 7th, 2011

hello Doctor Thorne,

I hope you can help. I am looking into finally getting some braces for my teeth, which have a very big gap between the front two teeth and then the rest of the top jaw (teeth I mean) are severely crowded. Obviously this doesn’t look at all attractive, so I am looking for the best treatment to close up the gap and spread out the other teeth (I guess that’s what would happen) Do you think that invisalign would be up to this job?
if so how long could you estimate it would take and how much would it cost?

thank you very much

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