Category “metal braces”

Hello the four front teeth on my upper jaw stick out

February 17th, 2010

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Hello the four front teeth on my upper jaw stick out and make my smile look nasty. when i was younger my dentist did say that i could get braces but told me it was necessary for function purely to improve the look. at the time i said no and wished i hadn’t been so foolish. i am now in my early twenties and want to know how I can get the nice teeth that I want. The thing is I don’t want the train tracks on my teeth so would appreciate your help.

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Well I am sure that you will f… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Raj Kumar

Forma 86
86 Harley Street, London Greater London, W1G 7H
Web: www.forma86.com Tel: 0800 015 0569

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Is invisalign a good alternative to fixed braces to treat overcrowded teeth?

February 17th, 2010

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Is invisalign a good substitute for fixed braces in treating that are overcrowded. thanks!

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I would say that Invisalign is… (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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I am unhappy with Invisalign results but what can I do?

February 16th, 2010

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i am now at the end of my invisalign treatment but i am not completely happy and i have told my dentist. my top teeth are my concern as they are not what i want completely even though my bottom teeth are looking really good. the dentist said i can wear a metal brace for two months to finish the job but i dont see why i should have to seen as i paid so much money for invisibleness of invisalign to fix my teeth. do you know what i can do about this if anything?

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Your dentist should be able 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

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Can Invisalign help with virtually sideways teeth?

February 12th, 2010

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My teeth are crooked and I mean some of them are virtually sideways. This makes them appear horribly crooked and also makes there appear to be gaps as well. Can Invislaign help me?

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Invisalign can help, sometimes… (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

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Can I have invisalign even though I have had fixed braces before?

January 18th, 2010

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When I was in my teens I wore a fixed appliance to fix my crooked teeth. At the time I also had to have four teeth removed to make room. Now I am in my late twenties and my teeth have become crooked again though not as bad. Do you know if Invisalign can help me? Will the same problem not just happen again after years?

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Invisalign is a great form of … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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Do invisalign braces pain the gums?

January 8th, 2010

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I know the invisalign model is clear and looks relatively scratch proof against the gums, so I presume they are nothing like the way metal braces cut up the gums. But, is there any pain with the gums common to the treatment or does this not happen at all? I don’t mind the thought of the pain with mocing the teeth but don’t want to have my gums and tongue shredded.

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Somew people scratch their gum… (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

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Can invisalign treat teeth that are sideways?

January 8th, 2010

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I really like invisalign and think they are the best discreet choice. But can they treat teeth that have moved sideways? There is not really any crowding as far as I know but one of my teeth close to the front is sideways. It looks horrible and I really want to get it sorted. If I can not get invisalign would I maybe be able to start with metal braces and then do invisalign to finish the job?

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You can move teeth that are si… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Raj Kumar

Forma 86
86 Harley Street, London Greater London, W1G 7H
Web: www.forma86.com Tel: 0800 015 0569

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Are invisalign a comfortable option for braces?

December 17th, 2009

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I am seriously contemplating getting invisalign but I have a few questions that I was hoping you would be able to answer? Are they similar to metal braces in terms of cutting the gums to bit and causing endless saliva? Do they hurt every time you get a new one like when you get metal braces tightened? Thanks.

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Hello,Neither Invisalign nor M… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Viola Vajda

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 0161 748 5250

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Are invisalign anything like metal braces?

December 2nd, 2009

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I am relatively new to the whole invisalign braces so could you tell me of some of the major positives and weakness of this treatment? Are they like metal braces in that they can not be removed?

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Dr Viola Vajda

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 0161 748 5250

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What level of pain do invisalign cause?

November 26th, 2009

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Are invisalign braces comparable in pain to the metal braces, or are they an easier option? What about removing them – is this possiblem? As I know it isn’t with the metal braces?

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no pain with Invisalign just s… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)