Posts tagged “gums”

Can I Have Invisalign Treatment At The Same Time As Having Periodontal Treatment?

April 30th, 2014

Hi, what is your opinion on receiving aligners at the same time as having treatment for gum disease? I want to surprise my family when I visit them in Australia in 6 months time. I’ve always had a misaligned smile with large gaps and I think this is why my gums are in such poor health. I’m already being treated for my gums and looking for a dentist who would be willing to supply me with a brace system at the same time. Do you know of any? I live in Shrewsbury. Thanks for your time!

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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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What is the best way to take out my Invisalign aligner?

December 19th, 2011

hi, what is the easiest way to remove your invisalign brace? I’ve had mine for about a week and it’s really hard to take out when I want to clean it or eat and I’ve cut my gums on it as well. I obviously don’t want to make it too loose at it wouldn’t be very good at treating my teeth but is there anything you could recommend such as a skill or technique? thanks for your time

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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 have come to end of my Invisalign treatment, but I am not completely happy, is there anything I can do?

November 7th, 2011

I am coming to the end of wearing the invisalign aligners and in two weeks i will start wearing the retainer. My front teeth were very overlapped, now the are much straighter however i have a big gap between them, especially at the top by the gums. My dentist told me my gums may drop into the gap but i have to say i dont believe him.

Is this possible? What can i do to close the gap? Or what can i do if i am not happy with the results?

Thank you

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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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My periodontist and orthodontist have different opinions about my teeth

August 25th, 2011

I am a 40 year old, faced with a delimma. I have seen a Periodontist recommended by my Dentist for severe gum recession, most probably caused by grinding my teeth at night related to tooth overcrowding.
The Periodontist recommends extensive gum grafting for approximately 14 teeth! When I recently visited with my Dentist, she recommends that I have the Invisalign treatment done to correct ‘crowding’ BEFORE the gum grafting, because if I get the grafting done first, it would be “just like putting a bandaid on the problem”. Of course, the Periodontist feels that the gum grafting should come first. Can you PLEASE help clarify, in your opinion, which should come first?
Thank You!

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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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Would Invisalign be able to move my teeth out of the gum to improve speech?

January 20th, 2011

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Hi, I’ve had two bouts of orthodontic treatment, the first one in 1996-1997 and then another one in 1999-2000. I started off with gappy teeth, and the first treatment closed all the gaps. But a mistake was made and the whole upper set of teeth were pushed backwards into the mouth…. So the second treatment was to pull them back forward. The end result was straight teeth, but the bite is not quite right (half a tooth’s length out of sync) but more annoyingly for me, I strongly believe that my front two top teeth are still embedded in the gum just a little too much than when they first started out prior to 1996 (their natural state). It hinders my speech a bit, pronouncing the letter ‘S’ is difficult because there is not enough room behind the front teeth for the tongue to hit, and I feel that drawing the teeth between 0.5mm and 1mm out of the gum would improve my speech tremendously. Can Invisalign do this? You help would be greatly appreciated; thanks.,

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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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The dentist cut my gums when he was shaving my teeth. Is this normal?

November 18th, 2010

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I just had three teeth shaved and in doing so the doctor cut my gums as he brought the tool up while shaving. Is this suspose to happen. I\’m suspose to get three more teeth shaved in the future. Also what can I do so I don\’t get an infefection from this?,

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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 know teeth are supposed to be loose during treatment, but one of mine is VERY loose. Should I be worried?

November 17th, 2010

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I know this is supposed to happen but i feel like i need reassurance from someon in the know namely you. I began my treatment not long ago and obvisouly ahve some relatively loose teeth but then there is one tooth that is in a much looser condition than the others. It wiggles when I push against it and i am getting a tad worried. I\’m not going to overreact as i dont think its about to fall out but i am still abit concerned. i cant help it. can you tell me if i should just get on with it.,

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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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I need my teeth straightened and my gums reshaped. What will the dentist do fist?

October 19th, 2010

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My teeth need straightening and also my gums need changing as they are currently bigger than my teeth. Not such a bad thing though the way my teeth look at the moment! If I go to the dentist will they do the gums first and then get going with the Invisalign treatment? How much would the gum treatment cost me?,

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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 having a mild case of gum disease treated. Will this prevent me from beginning Invisalign treatment yet?

October 8th, 2010

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I have a mild case of gum disease that is being treated presently. Can you tell me if I will have to wait before I am able to begin Invisalign treatment? Will it have any effect on the treatment?,

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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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Can invisalign close my extraction gaps?

August 2nd, 2010

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Hello! I recently had an operation on my gums to remove a tooth that was too far pushed up. I was told that there will be a permanent gap there now and it\’s pretty close to the front. I just wondered if invisalign could close extraction gaps? My dentist has told my parents that I\’m too young to receive a dental implant and asked us to look into orthodontic treatment, I\’m 16. Thank you Dr.,

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