Category “teeth gaps”

Is it normal not to feel pain when wearing new aligner?

November 5th, 2009

Q.
I know invisalign aligners are supposed to be less painful and tight than fixed braces but i just got my second aligner in and have not felt any kind of movement or any sign that there is movement going on. I have gaps between my teeth that need closing and there should surely be some kind of discomfort during the first couple of days after putting them on?

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The discomfort patients experi… (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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What is the invisalign system?

November 5th, 2009

Q.
I have wanted to get my teeth straightened for quite some times now but as with most I have been put off my the mere fact that I don’t want to be wearing braces for a year or so. But now I have come across the invisalign system and I am just wondering how different this is from the normal braces? Are they not just like the metal braces in how they straighten teeth, with similar treatment times?

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Invisalign braces are transpar… (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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Is invisalign able to close front teeth gaps?

November 2nd, 2009

Q.
My teeth are straight and the only problem I have is that there is a gap between my front teeth. It looks horrible when I smile so I want to get invisalign to sort this out. Is invislaign able to do this? If they are can you please give a general guideline as to how long treatment may take?

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as your teeth are straight, th… (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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How long before results of invisalign become obvious?

October 28th, 2009

Q.
How long into invisalign treatment is it before the results become quite noticeable? I am only a week in to the treatment but am looking foward to seeing some beneficial results?

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it really depends on the compl… (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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Will erupting wisdom teeth affect invisalign treatment?

October 23rd, 2009

Q.
My wisdom teeth have just begun to come through, right when I was about to go for a consultation for invisalign treatment. Would I still be able to get it done?

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yes you can; it is unlikely th… (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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Was my teeth cracked because of tooth shaving?

October 22nd, 2009

Q.
Whn my dentist shaved some of my teeth to make room for movement when wearing aligners, he seems to have done a bit of damage to one of my teeth. It now looks cracekd to me. What should I do?

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please ask him to see if it is… (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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How long does invisalign take to close teeth gaps?

October 21st, 2009

Q.
Hi. I had my 2 first premolars on top and 2 on bottom extracted in order to get invisalign on my crowed teeth. How long will it take for this space to close with the invisalign?

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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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Is invisalign able to treat a 5mm teeth gap?

October 21st, 2009

Q.
I have a horrible 5 mm gap at the front of my teeth. It has been the vain of my existence as far as I am concerned. I would like to get this sorted, and was wondering if invisalign is able to close gaps at the front of the teeth? Or, if not, are there any other options?

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Invisalign can do this but 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

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Can invisalign treat impacted canine teeth?

October 21st, 2009

Q.
I ave a problem where each of my canine teeth are impacted. My dentist has given me a few treatment options to get this sorted, but I am at a loss which one would be the better option? The choices I was given were metal braces, cceramic braces and invisalign involving getting canines removed. Could you please offer some advice?

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With impacted canines, invisal… (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 switch from fixed braces to invisalign?

October 20th, 2009

Q.
Hello Dr Akere. I have just started treatment with a fixed appliance but am seriously regretting this decision. I am hoping to switch to invisalign, and was wondering if this is ever possible? The only problem I can forsee is that I have already had some teeth extracted, but I hope I cans till go ahead with invisalign.

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