Category “Dr Solanki Answers”

Does Invisalign work with dental crowns?

February 2nd, 2011

Q.
Hi, i had crowns put in on two of my teeth about five years ago. Thing is i have crooked teeth and would really like to get invisalign, is this compatible with crowns?,

A.
Good News! You can move teeth … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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What are invisalign aligners made from?

January 25th, 2011

Q.
What are invisalign aligners made from? Is there any way that i migh acidentily break them?,

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Invislaign braces are made of … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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

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Can invisalign remove the gap where I had a tooth extracted?

January 24th, 2011

Q.
hi dr, I Had to have a tooth removed because it was decayed and falling apart. there is now a gap where it was (it was a premolar) and it is hard to chew on one side of my mouth. If i wanted to move teeth together to fill the gap, would i be best getting the tooth in that space on the other side removed also? then would invisalign be effective at bringing the teeth together in a straight fashion? much appreciated.,

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It is diffult/impossible to ju… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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

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Where is invisalign available worldwide?

January 21st, 2011

Q.
in what countries is invisalign currently available?,

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Obviously in USA and UK but if… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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

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The dentist mentioned using a rubber band to help move my teeth. Why would this be?

January 20th, 2011

Q.
at a consultation i was told for invisalign to work for me i would need some rubber bands or something to make it work and there was also discussion of getting my tooth removed. in your professional opinion can you please give me some more detail on this. not all that clued up,

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Sometimes with teeth that are … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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

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Would Invisalign be possible even though I have veneers and have had previous orthodontic treatment?

January 18th, 2011

Q.
I am interested in taking an Invisalign treatment. May I ask some questions in related to the treatment. 1. I have had porcelain veneer. Can I still take the Invisalign treatment? 2. I had orthodontics treatment nine years ago. My teeth seem to be ok but they are becoming a bit overbites (people could not see it but myself can feel it). According to this, please could you suggest how much it would cost me (total cost)? How long would it take to complete the treatment? I know that it would be hard for you to give me accurate answers but please give me some basic ideas so I can make my decision. I need to know if I can afford it. I also plan to travel abroad next year.,

A.
1. Yes you still can have Invi… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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

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Do i have to pay for a replacement retainer?

January 14th, 2011

Q.
I have lost my retainer. Will I need to pay to get a new one or will my dentist offer a free one on this occasion? What is the situation with these retainers for future reference please? Thanks.,

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Usually if you have lost your … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki

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

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Can I shorten the time between each aligner change?

January 12th, 2011

Q.
why do i hav 2 wait a cuple of wks between each fitting of brace when i think they go in easily and fit ok. can my ortho change it so that im not waring braces for as long overall.,

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Even though it may feel like t… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)