Category “Clear aligners”

Should I wear aligners during the night?

July 12th, 2012

Hello,
I really would like to have aligners if i could choose any of the braces treatment available but I have done some research on the net and found a few worrying stories about wearing the aligners during the night.
Some sites say that they should not be worn during the night as they are bad for oral health and can aid bacteria. Whilst I generally don’t believe this to be true and as long as the teeth and aligners are clean then I don’t see a problem. I would just like to clarify before I have a consultation whether this is true or not?
Also what is the longest time a person had had to wear the aligners generally? More than two years?

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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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Would Invisalign work for my 14 year old daughter?

May 28th, 2012

My daughter has a metal brace that is causing us many problems. She is 14 and finds wearing the metal brace very embarrassing and humiliating.
She also regularly complains that the brace is rubbing her inner cheeks and mouth. She always has ulcers and bleeding. We have tried a wax that you apply to the brace but it hasn’t made much difference.
Do you think it is too late to consider Invisalign for her? I know I will have to pay privately but I am upset at the pain my daughter is in.
She has been wearing the brace for five months.
Thank you for your help.

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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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I have accidentally thrown away several Invisalign aligners, can I have them replaced?

April 30th, 2012

I threw away four upper trays while doing a spring clean. Oops! was about a year and a half ago. Still have pkg with bar code on them. Problem is I do not want to deal with original Dr. as she has lost her license for a period of time since my original pesrscription. I have an appointment with my current dentist for a consultation. Can he reorder the lost trays and then request subsequent trays from Invisiligns old data. I do not have my molds either. God Bless!

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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 a 14 year old have Invisalign treatment?

April 30th, 2012

Hello

I am looking for treatment for my 14 year old who is very self conscious about their smile. Do you think you can treat him with invisalign, as he as quite a bit of crowding at the front of his mouth. I really want to give him back his confidence and am willing to try fixed braces if needs be but would prefer something more unnoticeable like invisalign.

Do you think it will work for him?This problem is really affecting him and I do not want him to grow up with no confidence due to his dental problem.Thank you 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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Would Invisalign be a good brace choice for my 14 year old son?

April 12th, 2012

Hello Doctor Thorne

Do you believe that invisalign would be a good treatment for a 14 year old? My son’s front teeth are crossed and he feels very uncomfortable with himself. I would like to help him get the smile he wants but without having to feel embarrassed about have wires all over his teeth that people can see, so Invisalign sounds perfect. Is he likely to find a good level of treatment with invisalign?

Thank you

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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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Would you advise using Steradent to clean aligners?

February 16th, 2011

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what is your opinion on steradent to clean the aligners? from forums i have seen some people like to use this product.,

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Dr Kailesh Solanki

Kissdental
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN
Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250

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Is there a problem with drinbking alcohol whilst wearing aligners?

February 16th, 2011

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what is your advice on breaking the rules and not always taking out the aligners when drinking or eating? alcohol for example, i aint an alcoholic or nount but for a friday night it can cause a bit of a hassle.,

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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 you recommend a brush to use to clean my aligner?

January 25th, 2011

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Can you recommend a the size and strength of a manual brush to use to clean my aligner? I am currently using a medium strength brush and want to make sure I am keeping my aligner as clean as possible. i clean it when i brush my teeth and then wear it at night.,

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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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Would getting a filling affect the fit of aligner?

March 17th, 2010

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I went to my normal dentist for a routine check up and he told me that two of my teeth are going to need fillings and he even told me that this may effect how my aligners fit. Do you have any experience with this and if so could you tell me if this is the case. This has got me worrying that I have ruined my treatment.,

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Dr Michael Akere

London Bridge Dental Practice
108-110 Tooley Street, London Greater London, SE1 2TH
Web: www.lbdp.co.uk Tel: 0207 407 1920

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Is it normal that teeth feel wobbly during Invisalign?

March 15th, 2010

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I am currently having my teeth straightened by invisalign. Earlier today I inserted my latest set this morning and I have just noticed this evening that a couple of my front teeth move slightly when I pressed my tongue against them. Is this normal? In addition I notice that there is a gap between the top of my tooth and the top of the aligner. Is this normal? Thank you in advance for your help.,

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