Category “Dr Patel Answers”

What alternative to braces are there for correcting an overbite?

January 24th, 2011

Q.
I have an overbite but i dont want braces not even the invisible ones. as an expert in this field can you please give me some alternatives for my overbite which is 2-3 millimetres.,

A.
I would really need to see you… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

View My Profile Dr Patel

Can I eat with invisalign plate still in my mouth?

January 24th, 2011

Q.
do you know like you can remove the invisalign plate to eat and stuff, could it be damaged if i dont take it out? how do i clean the plate? can i use a specially made brush?,

A.
You can not wear your invisali… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

View My Profile Dr Patel

How much would it cost to straighten my teeth?

January 21st, 2011

Q.
What price should I expect to pay for Invisalign in London? My case is crooked teeth that only need slight refinement?,

A.
Prices vary from about £… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

View My Profile Dr Patel

How long should I wait to clean teeth after drinking fizzy drinks?

January 21st, 2011

Q.
i am now a month into my invisalign treatment and things are going well from what i can see : ) but i am still not sure on cleaning my teeth when i drink soda or tea or the like. looking on the internet i am told different things – wait an hour before cleaning teeth after drinking this stuff etc. can you clear this matter up for me? thanks, ; ),

A.
I would try to limit fizzy dri… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

View My Profile Dr Patel

Where can I find a dental practice that offers Invisalign Teen?

January 18th, 2011

Q.
where can i get invisalign teen? is there a directory on here?,

A.
I provide invisalign teen you … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

View My Profile Dr Patel

How does invisalign compare to regular braces?

January 14th, 2011

Q.
Is Invisalign strictly a brace or is it something else. Just I have read over stuff and when people say they don’t want braces dentists seem to recommend Invisalign. So please tell me whats the deal?,

A.
It is a type of brace used to … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

View My Profile Dr Patel

Do I have to wait until after I have a crown fitted before I have invisalign treatment?

January 14th, 2011

Q.
i have a crack in one of my back teeth dentist says to have crown on but i am suposed to have invisalign treatment soon does this crack have to be filed?,

A.
You need to get your tooth hea… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

View My Profile Dr Patel

Can I correct my overbite with braces alone?

January 14th, 2011

Q.
i have a large overbiet and been told that i should have my jaw broekn and moved into place. can i not just have braces ti move the teeth back?,

A.
You can have just your teeth t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

View My Profile Dr Patel

Would invisalign correct a gap in my two front teeth as well as an overbite?

January 10th, 2011

Q.
I have a prominent gap between my front teeth as well as an overbite, would invisalign braces be able to correct this or do I require traditional metal braces?,

A.
Invisalign can treat gaps that… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

View My Profile Dr Patel

I have a lot of pain because of my braces, what can I do?

January 10th, 2011

Q.
I have been wearing my first tray of invisalign for a week now and have been experiencing intense pain on the inside of the roof of my mouth. The plastic on the tray which spans the space between my front teeth seems to literally cut into the skin on the roof of my mouth. What can I do about this?,

A.
Go and see your dentist and se… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)