Posts tagged “new aligners”

I’m on my tenth set of aligners and still haven’t been seen by my orthodontist, is this right?

June 3rd, 2013
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Hello Doctor Patel. I wondered if you could please advise me on something? I have a problem with an overbite and so decided to start using invisalign last September.
I am now on my tenth set of aligners and still haven’t been seen again by my orthodontist. I haven’t been asked to arrange an appointment or anything. I thought the aligners had to be changed and fitted by them? To ensure the correct fit etc. I am not sure if I’m on the right track. I only saw him in my consultation day.
Is this right? I don’t even know if the treatment is working properly, as I’m not really sure what to expect. These aligners cost me a fortune. I don’t know what I should do, should I ring the practice up do you think, I don’t want to insult him by suggesting he isn’t providing me with the correct treatment.  What do you think? 

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Dr Riten Patel

18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HS
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My Invisalign aligners don’t fit my teeth perfectly, what should I do?

July 7th, 2011
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I am on my 6th set now and have noticed that on one tooth the plastic is not sitting flush to the end of my tooth, there is an excess. I have mentioned this to my dentist and he said it gives the tooth room to grow down, I don’t believe this as it is not the case for any other tooth. Now the tooth on the opposite side has done the same with my new set? Please can you let me know if you think they are not moving properly?

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
52 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
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My teeth are aching lots and my gums are very tender, why is this?

June 8th, 2010
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Hello i\’m experiencing a lot of pain and discomfort from my new aligners (13/21) upper jaw, my teeth are aching a lot and my gums are very tender too. Why is this? Is there anything I can do to ease the pain? I\’ve noticed a little blood on my aligners too!,
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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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