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What Are Invisalign Aligners Made Of?

April 1st, 2014
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Hello Dr, Kumar, I wonder if you can help me out. I would like to know what the Invisalign aligners are made up of. It seems to be made of plastic but would I would like to know the exact materials that it is made up of, and also if they cause any allergic reactions. Thank you. 

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What Are The Invisalign Trays Made From? Can They Cause Any Harm To Me While I’m Pregnant?

March 17th, 2014
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Hello Dr Raj. I hope you can help me. I have a question regarding the plastic Invisalign trays and what they are made out of. I am about 3 months pregnant and I just needed to know if there were any toxins in the plastic that can harm the baby? There’s not much I can find on the internet about the materials they use and whether they could be harmful. Any information you could provide me with would be really great. Thank you in advance for any consideration. 

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Are Braces Dependant On What Age You Are? I’m 65, But I’m Not Sure Whether I Can Get Braces?

March 10th, 2014
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Hello Dr Kumar. I’m 65 years old and recently lost my wife. I have always hated how misaligned my teeth were but they’re in such good condition (minus them being out of line) I’m a proud owner of a full set of teeth! I would love braces now and can see how much they’ve changed since I was a little lad. I feel I may be too old for braces now? What do you think? I don’t want to spend months in braces only to have my teeth fall out. Any advice you can provide me with on this matter would be fab. Thank you in advance!

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I Have A Front Tooth Overlapping. How Much Would It Cost Me To Sort This Out With Invisalign?

March 3rd, 2014
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Hi Dr Kumar. My question I would like to ask concerns orthodontics. I am considering getting Invisalign braces but I only need to straighten one top front tooth as it is slightly overlapping the other.  What would this cost and would this be cheaper as I only need to straighten one tooth? Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions, I really appreciate it. Kind regards.

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I Have Been Quoted More Than I Expected For Invisalign Treatment. It’s Left Me Confused And I’d Like To Know If This An Accurate Estimate?

February 17th, 2014
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Hello Dr Kumar. I have a question I would like clarification on. I used to have braces and didn’t wear my retainers long enough, which meant that I suffered from orthodontic relapse. I have since been quoted £4000 for Invisalign for some minor corrections on my teeth. Is this right? I was expecting less, especially as the Invisalign website quotes £1800 for minor treatment. This has left me a little confused and any advice you could offer me on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Dr Raj Kumar

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Are Missing Back Molars A Problem When Considering Invisalign?

February 4th, 2014
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Hello Dr Kumar. I just wondered if you could tell me whether having missing back molar impacts on the success rates of Invisalign? I’m not even sure if I’m suitable yet, and I’m due for a consultation at the dental suite next week but I really want Invisalign. I don’t think I will be happy with anything else that they have to offer me. Are missing teeth a huge problem with this treatment? I’m hoping the aligners will actually close the gap caused by my missing teeth. Many thanks. It would be great to hear from you so I can move on with this matter.

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Would There Be Any Problems With Changing My Invisalign Dentist?

January 20th, 2014
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Hi Raj, I have a question for you that I would really like confirmation on. I have already been assessed for Invisalign and my dentist has a treatment plan. I have paid for the initial assessment etc. I would like to know whether I can now take this plan to another dentist for treatment or would I have to go through the whole procedure again? Would this incur any further costs or would the price stay the same? Thank you in advance for your advice and I forward to your reply.

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Hi Dr Kumar, My Invisalign Is Hurting Me Six Weeks Into Treatment, Is This Normal?

January 6th, 2014
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Hi Dr Kumar. I was wondering whether you could help me or offer some advice. I don’t think Invisalign is working for me. I’ve kept the aligners in as advised by my orthodontist but they’re hurting so much. I haven’t taken them out apart from when I’m cleaning my teeth because the orthodontist advised me not to. But they’re honestly really hurting, I didn’t think the pain would be this bad. I’m only 6 weeks into it, my orthodontic said to expect discomfort but I find myself constantly taking pain killers, is this normal? Thank you for your time.

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Are Invisalign Braces Likely To Cause Mouth Ulcers And Dental Caries?

December 23rd, 2013
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Hello Dr Kumar. I am considering Invisalign and would like to know if the braces ever give rise to oral problems such as for example, mouth ulcers due to any possible friction, dental caries in spite of an immaculate tooth cleaning regime and or any other localised superficial, but unwanted oral problems? Any information would be very helpful, thank you.

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Good Day. I Would Like To Ask You Whether A Six Year Old Would Benefit From Invisalign Treatment?

November 11th, 2013
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Good day. I am a practising surgeon abroad. My six year old daughter lives in the West Midlands, and I am seeking assistance with her management. She has a severe class two bite, with significant overjet, with anterior proclincation of her first two incisors and is also slightly retrognathic. I would like to ask if a six year old may benefit from Invisalign during maxillary growth in her mixed dentition stage. I am seeking treatment for her case, and have cephalograms, with tracings already. I would be grateful for your advice. Thank you for your time. 

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