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The retainer I was given after Invisalign treatment is causing pain. What can I do?

December 23rd, 2011

I had Invisalign treatment done while I was in Canada. As I knew I was coming to university in the UK I opted for a permeant retainer/metal wire on the back of my lower teeth. It has now been 3 years and I now am having tooth pain very similar to when I would start wearing a new Invisalign treatment and the teeth are pushing against the wire. Should I be concern as I have felt this pain for a few weeks? Is there anything I can do while I am in the UK (I am here for another year)

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Dr Vasileia Manoloutsou

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
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My smile has suffered a relapse, can Invisalign straighten my teeth again?

November 28th, 2011

HI, i am now 17, and received dental treatment from my local orthodontist around 3/4 years ago my treatment lasted about 18-24 months, when my braces were removed I traveled for a summer holiday during the trip i lost my retainers which i was given after my treatment i didn’t think to contact my orthodontist, years later i have noticed a slight move of my lower set of teeth but a more substantial move of the upper ones, i was wondering if it would be advised to get the treatment re-done, would appreciate some advise possibly to do with the invisalign treatment to.

thanks

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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 teeth are moving after my Invisalign treatment, even though I wear retainers.

October 18th, 2011

Hi, i have finished my invisalign braces about six months ago. I was wearing my retainers every night but i noticed that my teeth had moved slightly so i have gone back to wearing my aligners at night. i have been advised that this can happen sometimes and that i can purchase additional aligners (the ones i have are damaged). Surely the retainers should have been made perfect in the first place? I do feel that this is just a gimmick to get more money

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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 much will it be to treat my orthodontic relapse?

October 6th, 2011

Hi there,
I had braces when i was around the age of 11 for around 2years as i had a narrow jaw and protuding teeth the result was lovely but now at the age of 24 my teeth have now moved slightly protuded and the 2 teeth either side of the front teeth have moved nehind which seems to be the cause of the 2 front teeth protuding more, my dentist said i have strong healthy teeth and gums aside from this but my confidence has some what changed. Could you tell me how much an invisible brace ranges from and how long they normally need to be in for, at the moment i am not in a position to pay for them but i hope one day i am.
Thank you for your time, look forward to your response.

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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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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
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My teeth have relapsed after previous brace work, can Invisalign move them back into place?

September 7th, 2011

Hi, I had quite a lot of orthodontic work done during my early teens and by 16 I had a perfect set of teeth but stupidly stopped wearing my retainers. I’m 19 now and have notices my teeth are going into a square shape at the bottom, and my top two front teeth are crossing slightly. I’m really upset! My overbite has also worsened slightly, but maybe thats just from the square shape of my bottom teeth? Would invisalign me good for me?

Thanks!

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Dr Darren Cannell & Dr Andy Stafford

The Cosmetic Dental Clinic
2 Old Eldon square, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 7JG
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Is a retainer after Invisalign important?

August 24th, 2011

hello

I have completed my treatment and am very happy with the results, but i haven’t been given a retainer. I thought that would be part of the cost, am I right in thinking that? I really don’t want to waste all the work and i really like the way my teeth look down how much is it to buy a retainer for my teeth? Is a removable one as good as one fixed to the back of the teeth?

thanks

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
52 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
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Can Invisalign correct the damage my tongue thrusting has caused?

July 26th, 2011

I have a problem with my tongue, i think it’s called tongue thrusting, and it has effected my front teeth, so they kinda jut forward. I was wondering if invisalign would be a good brace for sorting this out? Also, i will probably be needing something after the treatment to stop my tongue from ruining my smile, could you tell me is there is anything like that available?

thank you

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
52 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
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How many aligners would I need to wear with Invisalign. Would I need a retainer afterwards?

May 3rd, 2011

hello Dr Patel I hope i find you well. I was hoping you could be of help as I was wondering how many of the invisalgin retainers do you usually have to wear during a normal treatment plan and what is the overall price for a normal case for me. ,my case is that I have slightly crooked front teeth and there is a problem in that some of my lower teeth are also crowded but nothing too major.
Also i’ve heard whisperings that you will also have to wear a retainer to bed every night for the rest of your life after the treatment or do my ears deceive me. is this true?

thanks for your time and hoeps you can help

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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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Will my Invisalign retainer be affected by my wisdom teeth?

April 28th, 2011

Hello
I have just had the first invisalgn retainer fitted but it does not cover my wisdom teeth. Is this correct because I think the wisdom teeth might stop my teeth moving, as don’t wisdom teeth affect normal teeth when then start coming out? Should i have the wisdom teeth removed or is that an overreaction?
many thanks doctor

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