Q.
I wore invisalign for about 1 1/2 years. Prior to the treatment, I had no problems with my teeth at all. I began the treatment at the age of 49. Throughout the treatment I had noticed my teeth pretty loose.and one tooth continually loose. My dentist said that was normal, and not to address it until the treatment is completed. I now have a loose tooth right in front, and need to have it extracted, If I choose to have an implant, That will cost about 4,000 dollars, none of it covered by insurance. I was never told that moving the teeth could compromise the integrity of my teeth. I was told that I was a perfect candidate for invisalign. My question is.. Why don’t dentists tell you the possibilities of what could happen to your teeth? It’s very nice to have straighter teeth, but not at the expense of loosing one! How likely is it that the root of my tooth was going to deteriorate anyway? Again, I had no problems before, not even a cavity.
I wore invisalign for about 1 1/2 years. Prior to the treatment, I had no problems with my teeth at all. I began the treatment at the age of 49. Throughout the treatment I had noticed my teeth pretty loose.and one tooth continually loose. My dentist said that was normal, and not to address it until the treatment is completed. I now have a loose tooth right in front, and need to have it extracted, If I choose to have an implant, That will cost about 4,000 dollars, none of it covered by insurance. I was never told that moving the teeth could compromise the integrity of my teeth. I was told that I was a perfect candidate for invisalign. My question is.. Why don’t dentists tell you the possibilities of what could happen to your teeth? It’s very nice to have straighter teeth, but not at the expense of loosing one! How likely is it that the root of my tooth was going to deteriorate anyway? Again, I had no problems before, not even a cavity.
A.
Hi,
It is very difficult for us to comment on your case when we have not had the chance to assess you prior to the commencement of your orthodontic treatment.
All potential Invisalign Candidates should be given a full clinical and, if necessary, radiographic assessment in order to assess their suitability for treatment.
We are sorry to hear that you have witnessed issues post therapy and recommend you seek advise from your Invisalign Doctor as a first port of call.
Kind regards and best wishes
Hi,
It is very difficult for us to comment on your case when we have not had the chance to assess you prior to the commencement of your orthodontic treatment.
All potential Invisalign Candidates should be given a full clinical and, if necessary, radiographic assessment in order to assess their suitability for treatment.
We are sorry to hear that you have witnessed issues post therapy and recommend you seek advise from your Invisalign Doctor as a first port of call.
Kind regards and best wishes
Dr Darren Cannell & Dr Andy Stafford
The Cosmetic Dental Clinic
2 Old Eldon square, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 7JG
Web: www.thecosmeticdentalclinic.com Tel: 0191 260 3688
