Archives for September, 2012

Will my illness mess up my Invisalign treatment?

September 27th, 2012

Hello Doctor,
I am currently having Invisalign treatment and have been wearing braces for about four months now. Everything has been going fine and my dentist is happy with the results so far as am I. The problem is that for the last nine days I have been extremely ill with a throat and chest infection and have not been wearing my aligners. Mainly because I have just felt too ill to bother and also I have been coughing a lot and they were inconvenient really. Perhaps being ill I wasn’t thinking properly. Anyway, I know i have to confess this to my dentist ASAP but what do you think the outcome will be? has it messed up my whole treatment ? Thanks you in advance.

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
52 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
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How many times a day should I brush my teeth?

September 26th, 2012

I know you are supposed to clean your teeth and aligner after each time you eat. But, instead of three meals a day I will usually have five smaller ones. Because of this I have to brush my teeth quite a lot. I have now read that brushing teeth too often can wear away enamel. Should I limit how often I do it? Also, because of the aligners I’ve been brushing my teeth too often and I feel as if my gums are receding they look like they are anyway, how many times a day should I brush my teeth? I feel the aligners make my mouth feel unclean.

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
52 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
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Do you think that Invisalign would be suitable for me?

September 18th, 2012

Hello,
I have been doing some research on different braces and I would really like Invisalign braces because they are so discreet. The problem area I have are that my front lower teeth are crooked and some are higher than the others. Would you recommend that I use Invisalign as I think the problem is quite minor? I have just graduated from University and will be moving to London in a few months. I would like to get the treatment done in the North-west if possible as I imagine the cost is more in London so would like to start treatment ASAP. Any advice would be very helpful, thank you.

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Dr Vasileia Manoloutsou

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
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What dental treatment would be best for my crowded teeth?

September 18th, 2012

Hi there I’ve always looked after my teeth however as I’m getting older (I’m nearly 33) have noticed they’re more crowded. My canine teeth are prominent (and slightly yellow) whilst my incisor teeth are fairly small. What’s the best treatment to give me a better smile? I’ve looked at veneers but don’t like the bulky appearance and the fact enamel has to be removed I’ve also considered invisalign but am worried I won’t be able to deal with it for 9 months!

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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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Can I pay monthly for Invisalign treatment?

September 17th, 2012

Hi Doctor,
If I have Invisalign would I be able to pay a bit every month? Or does it depend on the clinic? I couldn’t afford £3000+ all at once.
Also,does wearing Invisalign affect speech?Also, when treatment is finished will I have to wear a retainer?I know during a consultation I would find all this out but for now I don’t want to be pressured into doing something that I am not sure about.Any help and advice you have would be greatly appreciated.

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Dr Vasileia Manoloutsou

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
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Will Invisalign treatment affect my speech?

September 17th, 2012

Hi, do the aligners make you speak differently? My sister had the Inman Aligner and she had a few problems with her speaking and saliva.It has calmed down now but I am worried that I will have the same problem with Invisalign. I am a teaching assistant so it is important that I can speak clearly.
If it does affect speech then is there any other similar braces that are discreet where it doesn’t affect your speech?
Thanks Doctor!

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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 is Invisalign different to other braces treatments?

September 17th, 2012

Often, therefore, the results are more likely to promote better oral health over a longer period of time.

The above is the last paragraph on the differences between 6MS and ivisalign.

Please let me know what is the basis of the above statement.I look forward to hearing from you about this matter and I would like to thank you in advance for this.

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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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Would veneers or braces be best for a gap in my teeth?

September 6th, 2012

Hi,
I am in a bit of a dilemma at the moment as I have a gap between two of my teeth on the top which is very noticeable.My normal dentist told me to go to a private clinic so that they can tell me the best options.I live in a small village in Wales though so I don’t really know of anywhere so thought I would do some internet research.
I would class my problem as minor but I am not sure whether to go for veneers to cover the gaps as it’s quick or to go through the process of braces which could take time. What is your advice on this? 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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Can I have Invisalign if I have gum disease?

September 3rd, 2012

Hello,
I would like to try Invisalign braces but at the moment I have slight gum disease and they bleed now and then.I have been to the hygienist and got some treatment and now I work hard to keep my teeth as clean as possible.
Obviously I will wait until the gum disease has gone but I am worried that the shield things will rub on my gums and hurt? Are they quite hard or soft? I wondered if I could maybe have a feel of one before I decide, do you think a dentist would let me do that? I have seen and worn a mouth guard before and they can be really tough and painful after a while, but I am guessing that they are the very cheap ones and not like Invisalign at all.Thank you for your 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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Am I suitable for Invisalign treatment?

September 3rd, 2012

Hello,
I have minor problems with both my upper and lower teeth. On my bottom jaw three teeth are not straight, one of them is higher up than the others and also slightly behind.On my top jaw both fang teeth are not quite straight but that’s about it.
Do you think I would be suitable for Invisalign from what I have told you? I know this is difficult as you haven’t seen my teeth!Also I would like the treatment to be fast because I will join a cruise ship in April next year and would like it all to be sorted by then. If you think it would take longer what is the next best brace to get that is quickish and discreet? I really don’t want fixed braces!
Thank you doctor in advance for your help.

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