Archives for October, 2012

Will Invisalign aligners affect my speech?

October 24th, 2012
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Hello,
I am considering having Invisalign braces to straighten up my teeth but I have one or two questions first!
My job as a teacher means that I do a lot of talking as you can imagine and I wondered if wearing Invisalign would affect my speech in any way? I would imagine it will maybe for a few days?
Also, does it cause the teeth to feel soft? Can you wear them when swimming?Finally do you have to change your diet whilst wearing them?
Sorry about all the questions I just wanted to make sure I am going for the right brace and have the correct information before going ahead.
Have a good day and thank you.

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How will not wearing his Invisalign braces affect my husband?

October 24th, 2012
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I have a question regarding wear of the Invisalign braces. My partner is currently undergoing Invisalign treatment and is on his fourth set of braces. It seems to be going well so far and he wears them for the recommended 20 hours a day so far. The problem is that he is going on holiday soon for three weeks and he has told me he doesn’t plan on wearing them much as he is on holiday and wants to enjoy himself. I am worried that this will set back all the good work that has been done so far? I think that he will wear them, but just not as much. Obviously I am not happy about this as the treatment has been expensive and it could reverse all the treatment he has had so far. Could you please advise me on this so that I can tell him of the repercussions of not wearing the braces properly? Thank you

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Advance Dental Clinic
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Why have my Invisalign brace stopped working?

October 24th, 2012
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I started wearing Invisalign braces 7 months ago. The first 3 months went fine, but since then there has been absolutely no progress as the braces stopped fitting correctly after retainer number 7, creating a gap between the retainer and my most prominent tooth. I have now had a refinement to try and correct this and am on brace 2 of 24 of these, but the same problem has occurred again already, with a small gap appearing. I am also worried as my front four teeth now have a pitted appearance, which I think might be enamel erosion caused by the brace. I wear the braces for at least 22 hours a day so don’t understand why they are not working. I feel like my treatment is not working and is actually damaging my teeth. Can you offer any advice? Many thanks for your time.

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Advance Dental Clinic
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I don’t think my teeth are straight enough after Invisalign treatment

October 23rd, 2012
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I have completed an Invisalign treatment. At least that’s what the dentist says. I still have a lower canine which is leaning slightly in front of the teeth next door. I was hoping to get it straightened but the dentist told me that canine cannot be moved because the root is too big. Is it true? If so, shouldn’t I have been told before I agreed to the treatment? Looking at picture, my teeth are nowhere near as bad as the case study.Thank you for taking the time to read my question and I look forward to reading your reply. Thanks.

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I am unsure if I am suitable for Invisalign?

October 16th, 2012
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I just started my Invisalign case. I’m on my first aligner. The first dentist I went to told me Invisalign couldn’t work for me, I was disappointed but didn’t give up. I went to another dentist and he looked at it once and said I’m perfect for Invisalign. But from reading peoples questions and complaints, I’m starting to get worried about if I’m been taken for ride for my money. So is it possible for someone to turn me down and some other dentist see me and say I’m perfect for Invisalign.I would really appreciate any help and advise that you can give me. I look forward to hearing from you shortly.

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
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After Invisalign treatment do you get a retainer?

October 4th, 2012
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Hello doctor, I have been looking at getting Invisalign treatment but am nervous as I have had braces before, which solved most of my problems but then my teeth drifted back after a number of years and now I’m basically back to square one. The reason I have chosen Invisalign then is because I have heard that you are given a lifelong retainer after your treatment is complete. Is this true? What does the retainer look like and is it just worn at night? Thank you for your time.

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Dr Adam Thorne

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Would I need to wear a retainer with Invisalign treatment?

October 4th, 2012
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Hello there! How do you think it will go if I have Invisalign for both my top and bottom teeth to straighten out some unruly teeth? My top teeth are mainly ok but a little crowded and my bottom teeth are even more crowded! Am I likely to find success with Invisalign? Also, just how much do you think it will cost to have Invisalign? One more question please: Someone who is a dentist has told me that if I have Invisalign then I will have to wear a retainer at night for the rest of my life. Is this true?Thank you for your time and I look forward to any advice that you have for me.

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Dr Vasileia Manoloutsou

Advance Dental Clinic
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