Category “Experts Answers”

Can I Pay for Invisalign in Installments?

September 4th, 2014
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Hi Michael. My teeth are very overcrowded and crooked and I would really like to have Invisalign treatment to correct them, but I feel that they are too expensive for me. Would I be able to pay in installments over a certain period of time? Also, how much does it pay to have a consultation to discuss Invisalign with a dentist? Will I have to pay even for a check-up? It’s my bottom teeth more than the top, they seem to look much worse. Please help me, I don’t smile much due to this problem and I’d really like it to be solved as soon as possible. 

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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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Should My Aligners Feel This Loose?

September 2nd, 2014
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Hello Dr Sepehrara. I’ve got a small problem but I don’t want to ignore it in case it’s really important and ruins my whole treatment. It doesn’t feel like my aligners are fitting properly.My first set really hurt my gums and I was really aware of them, and my gums only stopped hurting when I started with the next set. I’m still on the 2nd set but they feel quite loose, like there’s no strain at all. Is this normal, or should I feel more pressure? I don’t think they fit right in comparison with my first set. What do you think?

dr raha sepherara

Dr Raha Sepehrara

The Dental Suite
36 Frederick Street, Loughborough Leicester, LE11 3BJ
Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144

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Will Invisalign Close the Gaps Between My Teeth?

August 29th, 2014
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Hi Dr Patel! Recently I’ve been considering my options for braces and Invisalign sound great. I had braces about 6 years ago to fix my overbite, and my teeth are still more or less straight, but a few of my front teeth on the top and bottom have gaps in them and the bottom ones are slightly slanted. Would Invisalign be suitable to close these gaps? I’d also like to know how much it would cost if I were to go ahead with Invisalign, and also how long the process would take. Thank you, I look forward to your reply.

dr riten patel

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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Will Invisalign Straighten My Teeth?

August 28th, 2014
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Hi Dr Akere. I was involved in an accident 3 years ago and a few my teeth were damaged in the process. I’ve been saving up the money to have dental treatment which is why it has taken me so long, but now I’m financially ready to get braces. My top two teeth seem to dip inwards if that makes sense, and I feel like I look weird. They cause me some pain sometimes but it’s not constant, I only feel it from time to time.Would Invisalign straighten my teeth? 

dr michael akere

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 Bad to Wear Aligners at Night?

August 21st, 2014
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Hi. I would really like to have Invisalign treatment, they sound by far the best of all the braces I’ve been reading up on, but I’m worried about wearing them during the night. I’ve heard that wearing aligners when you’re asleep is really bad for your oral health and can cause plaque to build up.I’m hoping it’s just a horror story with no truth in it and obviously I would keep my teeth and aligners clean. But before I go ahead with this I’d just like to double check with an expert like your good selves. 

Dr Darren Cannell & Dr Andy Stafford

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’ve Had Gum Disease in the Past. Will Invisalign Cause Future Problems?

August 19th, 2014
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Hello Dr Akere. I had gum disease just over 2 years ago, but my mouth is more or less okay now. I do know that gum disease isn’t just a one-time thing and can come back. Because I had gum disease for quite a long time, my teeth have changed positions and my smile doesn’t look very nice now. I’m dying to have straight teeth and Invisalign sounds great but I’m worried that my gums and teeth are weaker because of the gum disease so will Invisalign cause problems for me? 

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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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Should I Get Braces or Veneers?

August 18th, 2014
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Hello! I’m really hoping you can give me some assistance. I’ve got a very large and noticeable gap between my two front teeth at the top, which I’ve had since childhood. I’m 27 now and would like to have something done to fix it, and my NHS dentist has suggested private treatment. I don’t really know of any private dentists in my area though so am having a bit of trouble deciding what to do. I’ve done some research online and have been looking at veneers as well as braces. Which would you suggest?

dr raha sepherara

Dr Raha Sepehrara

The Dental Suite
36 Frederick Street, Loughborough Leicester, LE11 3BJ
Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk Tel: 01509 231144

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Can I Drink Red Wine When I Take the Aligners Out?

August 15th, 2014
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Hello doctor! I have read that red wine will lead to staining of aligners, and also the teeth themselves if you drink with them in. What about when you drink with them not in your mouth and you clean teeth straight after. Is this okay? I’m a big fan of red wine but I really don’t want to stain the aligners, so I’m hoping you can give me some piece of mind! 

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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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Why Has My Bite Changed?

August 12th, 2014
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Hi Drs. I’m really concerned about my bite. I recently finished my Invisalign treatment and have noticed a change in my bite from when I started. I thought it was because of the aligners doing their job during the treatment but obviously now the problem is still here. My molars don’t touch when I close my jaws and it doesn’t feel right. My dentist told me the aligners wouldn’t affect my bite but obviously this is not true. Will I have this problem forever now or is there something that can be done to put it right? 

Dr Darren Cannell & Dr Andy Stafford

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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My Aligner is Bent. Should I Visit My Orthodontist?

August 11th, 2014
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Hi Dr Patel, hope you are well. I’ve been wearing Invisalign aligners for a good 2 months now and so far am very happy as there have been no problems. But the other day I dropped my aligner on the kitchen floor and it sort of looks bent now. It still fits alright but should I go to my orthodontist about it anyway? I’ve got quite a while to go until my next visit but I’m worried that the bend will affect my treatment even though it’s only very slight. Do you think I should make an appointment?

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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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