Posts tagged “fixed braces”

6 Month Smiles or Invisalign?

August 7th, 2014

Hello, hope you are well! I’m trying to decide between Invisalign and 6 Month Smiles. About a month ago I had a consultation for Invisalign, and the dentist I saw said I might not be 100% satisfied with the results because it might be significantly better at straightening my bottom teeth than the top (my teeth at the top are severely crowded). He seemed to think that fixed braces would be much better for me and as much as I really want Invisalign I looked at fixed braces and found out about 6 Month Smiles. Would this be better for me?

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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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Is My Dentist Trying To Con Me With Expensive Braces Costs?

August 9th, 2013

Hi Adam, here’s my problem: I personally don’t think I need braces, I’m convinced that a couple of veneers would simply do the trick. I think my dentist is trying to con me, I don’t know how to go about approaching the subject. I’ve already expressed my concerns because the gap is tiny but he’s saying I need fixed braces! Can you please advise me, honestly, I don’t think I’m going to get the right treatment. He says I’ll have to wear them for at least a year!

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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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Can You Achieve The Same Results With Invisible Braces?

March 25th, 2013

Hello doctor Thorne, I am very concerned about my teeth. I have very crooked teeth and have been wanting to sort them out for years. I am now consulting with my dentist to have some orthodontic work done to fix my teeth. I absolutely dont want to have my teeth in metal braces as i dont wish my appearance to compromise peoples opinions of me particularly in work. However, I just dont fully understand how invisalign and the other invisible braces really work and if they can really be as successful in straightening your teeth as the mental fixed braces as my teeth are really very very crooked. What do you recommend for people with severely crooked teeth

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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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Can I swap my fixed bracs for Invisalign aligners?

April 27th, 2012

Hello,
I currently wear a metal brace on both my upper and lower teeth which was done on the NHS. I have recently come into some money and would like to switch to a more discreet brace and I have been reading about them online such as Invisalign and the Inman aligner but my main worry is that as I have been wearing metal braces for over a year I won’t be able to switch. Could you give me any advice?

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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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What is the difference between Invisalign and Damon braces?

December 19th, 2011

Hello, could you please tell me the difference between invisalign and damon braces? I have been shopping around for the brace best suited to my condition which is pretty bad; I have crossed front teeth and my jaw isnt aligned properly so generally i feel quite awkward when it comes to smiling etc. Any help you could give would be greatly apprieciated

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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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I am worried about the pressure of braces on my teeth, is Invisalign a good option?

October 26th, 2011

how much pressure does invisalign put on the teeth? I had braces when I was younger that were fixed and i have never felt pain like it. I stuck with them for a month but then could not take it any longer and had to have them out. I am now 30 and would really love to have a decent smile, but i have been put off for years by the thought of all that pain again! I though id ask about invisalign, just as it isn’t a fixed brace, so i was hoping that it wouldn’t be as painful. Am i right in thinking this, or are there any other braces that would be even gentler? Im not worried about how long it takes as long as it gets done.

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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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Can invisalign sort out crossbite?

September 20th, 2011

hello Dr Thorne

I had a brace a few years back, for a crossbite. My dentist didn’t give me a retainer so now my teeth have started to drift back into their old horrible position. Is invisalign able to treat this type of problem and once I have had the treatment can i have a retainer, preferably one that is fitted to the back of the teeth? How much do you think this would cost?

thank you Dr

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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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Will invisalign help close the the gap between my teeth in time for my sisters wedding?

September 6th, 2011

hello doctor

i want to get invisalign for my two gappy front teeth, but was just wondering, typically, how long invisalign usually takes? What is the shortest time you have treated someone with it and what is the longest? i really wanted/needed my teeth to be straight in 7 months for my sisters wedding i was worried i’ll now be to late, do you think i’ll have enough time if i get treatment now or is it potentially to late?

thanks for your time

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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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One dentist says Invisalign can help with overbite and another doesn’t. Advice?

April 13th, 2011

I have an overbite and crowded teeth. I went to one orthodontist who said Invisalign could fix this no problem. I had a consultation with anohter one who said he though Invisalign may be able to help with the crowded teeth but could do nothing for the overbite. who should I listen to?

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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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I have been told only metal braces can improve jaw alignment. Can Invisalign not help me?

April 1st, 2011

Dear Dr Raj

I have had two consultations at seperate dentists and the Dr’s have said that the way my upper jaw has grown from birth to now (26 years), that only metal braces would be suitable. 🙁

My two front teeth stick out a bit but otherwise they are all ok. Can you help with a nice smile?

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