Category “Dr Akere Answers”

What Are Aligners Made Of?

May 8th, 2014
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Hi Dr. Akere, I’m wondering if you can help me out. I want braces and Invisalign seem like the best choice, but I’m one of these people that seems to be allergic to everything! What are aligners made of, and do they contain any harmful materials? I really don’t want a bad reaction in my mouth! Thank you. 

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Dr Michael Akere

London Bridge Dental Practice
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What Is The Fastest Solution For Straightening My Teeth?

April 24th, 2014
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Hi Dr. Akere. I had braces around 3 years ago and my teeth were straight afterwards, but then my retainer broke and I didn’t get it sorted, and now my teeth have moved back. I want my teeth to be straight again as soon as possible, will Invisalign be the best solution for me? Thanks!

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Dr Michael Akere

London Bridge Dental Practice
108-110 Tooley Street, London Greater London, SE1 2TH
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How accurate is treatment time for Invisalign?

April 1st, 2011
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How accurate are the predictions of treatment time? my dentist has said 18 mptnhs which I could handle, however if it starts getting on towards 2-3 years i’m not sure I could be bothered.

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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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Can you kiss with Invisalign in? Or is it really gross?

March 31st, 2011
Q.

Can you kiss with Invisalign in? or is it really gross? thanks, p.s. i’m asking you this as you look like you have a kind face.

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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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If Invisalign results are unsatisfactory can I get a refund or anything?

March 29th, 2011
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If I get Invisalign and the results are unsatisfactory can I get a refund or anything? is there any kind of braces ‘pre -nup’ that I can arrange with my dentist? it is a lot of money to spend without getting any kind of guarantee. thanks

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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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I got rid of my metal braces because I didn’t like the feel. Would Invisalign Teen suit me?

March 28th, 2011
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hello i am 14 years old and i was wondering if i could get invisiign because i got rid of my metal braces because i didnt like the feeling in my mouth ?

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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 the number of aligners you get affect the price?

March 25th, 2011
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Should the number of aligners you get affect the price? if you only have a few and some else has fourty would the price be the same?

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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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What is the guidance on wearing Invisalign ‘in the bedroom’?

March 24th, 2011
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This is a slightly awkward question, but would I have to take the Invisalign aligners out when ‘in the bedroom.’ If so how long can you take them out for? it would not be very attractive if I had to keep popping them in and out.

thanks

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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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How can gaps be closed without moving front teeth back?

March 23rd, 2011
Q.

Hello!

I have multiple gaps in both the upper and lower arches of my teeth. I also have a slight overbite, but I don’t believe it is of any concern. My smile is narrow , but I have a large mouth and jaw! The teeth and gaps currently fit well in my mouth and jaw so my concern is that by pushing my teeth back to close all my gaps, my arches will become to narrow and that will have an adverse affect on my mouth/lip shape, and something will not look right when it is all said and done! I forgot to mention that I am a 38 year old female. Do you have any thoughts on this that might be helpful to ease my concerns?

Thank you for your time

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Dr Michael Akere

London Bridge Dental Practice
108-110 Tooley Street, London Greater London, SE1 2TH
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Are Invisalign aligners contributing to my throat infection?

March 22nd, 2011
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I recently got a throat infection but it has not shifted yet. I am prone to them but normally long before now they are gone. I am on my 4th tray of invisalign and i was wondering if this may be the contributing factor? Have any of your patients ever had this issue? I don’t want to stop wearing them.

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Dr Michael Akere

London Bridge Dental Practice
108-110 Tooley Street, London Greater London, SE1 2TH
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