Posts tagged “aligner”

Should My Aligners Feel This Loose?

September 2nd, 2014

Hello Dr Sepehrara. I’ve got a small problem but I don’t want to ignore it in case it’s really important and ruins my whole treatment. It doesn’t feel like my aligners are fitting properly.My first set really hurt my gums and I was really aware of them, and my gums only stopped hurting when I started with the next set. I’m still on the 2nd set but they feel quite loose, like there’s no strain at all. Is this normal, or should I feel more pressure? I don’t think they fit right in comparison with my first set. What do you think?

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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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My Aligner is Bent. Should I Visit My Orthodontist?

August 11th, 2014

Hi Dr Patel, hope you are well. I’ve been wearing Invisalign aligners for a good 2 months now and so far am very happy as there have been no problems. But the other day I dropped my aligner on the kitchen floor and it sort of looks bent now. It still fits alright but should I go to my orthodontist about it anyway? I’ve got quite a while to go until my next visit but I’m worried that the bend will affect my treatment even though it’s only very slight. Do you think I should make an appointment?

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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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Does Chlorine Stain Invisalign Aligners?

June 25th, 2014

Hi, I have a query about Invisalign. I swim professionally, and have been looking into using Invisalign to straighten my teeth. Would I be able to do this? I swim for a few hours every day, would I be able to keep the aligners in? My concern is they might get stained by the chlorine in the water. I’m seeing an orthodontist next week but I thought I’d ask for some advice from you before my consultation. Thank you.

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Dr Sandeep Kumar

Smilestylist Ltd Birmingham
Ground Floor, Corporation Street, Birmingham, B2 5JS
Web: www.smilestylist.co.uk Tel: 0121 236 2127

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My Dentist Has Moved. How Can I Finish My Invisalign Treatment?

June 16th, 2014

Hi there. I’m currently using Invisalign. I’m half way through treatment and my dentist’s company has up and gone. Do you know the best way for me to source the remaining stages of aligners that I require to finish my treatment?

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
52 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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After 3 Weeks Of Invisalign I’m Still In Pain, Is Something Wrong With My Aligners?

May 19th, 2014

Hello there, I’m worried about my aligners. I’m on my 3rd week of using Invisalign aligners but I’m still experiencing a lot of pain around my top front teeth. I have been told by my dentist that it’s normal to experience pain at first but I’m taking painkillers and they don’t even seem to help! Do I need to be worried, is something wrong? I know that because they hurt, the treatment must be working but the pain is unbearable and I just want to keep taking them out. Thanks for taking the time to read this.

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
52 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981

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My Aligners Are Painful To Wear. What Can I Do To Stop The Pain?

May 16th, 2014

I have just started wearing Invisalign and it’s a little painful to wear at the moment. Do you know what I could do to stop the pain? How long will this go on for, does it get any better? My orthodontist warned me not to take them off too much but I’m finding it hard to wear them all the time. Please help me with this.

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Dr Vasileia Manoloutsou

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88

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Is A Retainer Always Necessary With Invisalign?

May 13th, 2014

Hello Dr Akere. I’ve been considering Invisalign but I have a few questions first. Is a retainer always needed after the aligners? Are the aligners completely invisible? I used to have fixed braces and was picked on for them constantly, I don’t want it to happen again! Thank you in advance.

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Dr Michael Akere

London Bridge Dental Practice
108-110 Tooley Street, London Greater London, SE1 2TH
Web: www.lbdp.co.uk Tel: 0207 407 1920

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Would Invisalign Fix My Crooked Teeth, Or Am I Too Old?

May 6th, 2014

Hi! When I was 13 I had slightly crooked teeth and had braces to straighten them out. My dentist at the time never mentioned that I’d have to wear a retainer afterwards, so I didn’t. I’m 27 now and they are slightly crooked AGAIN and I hate the way they look. Would Invisalign be able to sort my problem out, or am I too old? Also how much would Invisalign cost for a situation like mine? Thank you.

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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

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Can I Drink Sparkling Water When Wearing Aligners?

April 11th, 2014

Hi Dr Manoloutsou. I just got my first tray yesterday. I’m not usually a water drinker, I dislike the taste it leaves in my mouth. I usually drink flavoured sparkling water. The flavoured water I drink contains no sugar and no artificial colours. However, the ingredients do include citric acid, potassium citrate, and malic acid. Can I can drink? Still water is making me gag and it’s only day two. Thank you!

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Dr Vasileia Manoloutsou

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88

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How Can I Get My Original Impressions As I Want My Teeth To Go Back To How They Were.

December 9th, 2013

Hi. I would like to get in contact with invisalign to find out if they have my original impressions, it’s been about 4 years since I started my treatment. I would like my top teeth returned to their original form as now they are off centre. I never needed my top teeth touched but was talked into it. I have used top aligners to get my teeth back as far as the 1st alinger but I need an aligner of my actual original impression just to get them back exactly as they were.
I asked my orthodontist to do this for me but she has been of no help to me. I thought given time they might move back themselves but they don’t seem to be.
Thanks.

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