Posts tagged “teeth”

Can invisalign fix large gaps in the teeth?

June 10th, 2010

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Hello, can invisalign help with large gaps in the teeth? I\’ve had these gaps all of my life and would really like to get rid of them in the most effective way possible. What\’s your experience like with those who have larger gaps? Thank you for your time.,

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The gaps would need to be asse… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki

Kissdental
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN
Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250

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What would you say is the absolute minimum that you can wear the aligners?

June 10th, 2010

Q.
What would you say is the absolute minimum that you can wear the aligners. I am currently on about 18 hours even though I was recommended 22 hours. Can you tell me if I am doing wrong?,

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Time will tell, if when you mo… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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My attachments are discoloured, can anything be done about this?

June 1st, 2010

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i\’ve got lots of food stuck in my attachments and it\’s disgusting, I can\’t seem to get the food out either! How can i get rid of it, the attachments are looking a funny colour now =( i won\’t have to get them replaced will I?,

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The food should not get stuck … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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Can Invisalign change the shape of my face?

May 27th, 2010

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My face is a little squary. My friend told me that teeth bracing can help reshaping chin in the way that it looks smaller and the nose feel more standing out. I\’m a south east Asian with very small nose. Will Invisalign help achienve that though indirectly.,

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Invisalign cannot change the s… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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What is the point of attachments?

May 14th, 2010

Q.
I am now onto my second of my invisalign set and I have a question but I hope it doesn\’t sound too stupid. Can you tell me what the attachments actually do? I mean what is their point? Forgive me if this seems like a silly question.,

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the attachments are to help th… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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Is it okay if I take my retainer out for a while? It’s making me feel sick!

May 14th, 2010

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i\’ve had invisalign treatment for over 2 years now and just had them taken off. i have to have an overnight retainer in from now on but i need to have it off for a few days because it makes me feel sick and i\’m fed up of feeling things in my teeth and mouth! would this be okay? it\’s only for a few days i need a break,

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I would strongly advise agains… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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’m considering invisalign but not sure because my friends treatment failed, any advice?

May 10th, 2010

Q.
My friend had the invisalign treatment but it wasn\’t a success for her so had to move to fixed braces straight after. Does this happen often? I\’m considering invisalign and obviously don\’t want the treatment to fail as it costs a lot of money!,

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This doesn\’t happen very ofte… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki

Kissdental
157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN
Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250

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Do I need to have my teeth extracted when undergoing the Invisalign treatment?

May 4th, 2010

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Do I need to have teeth extracted when undergoing the treatment? I have a massive phobia of the dentist but i feel some of my teeth will HAVE to be extracted for the invisalign to be fitted correctly. Are there any other options for me?? thank you,

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Extractions are a last resort.… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 aligners don’t seem to fit properly, what should I do?

April 20th, 2010

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My aligners don\’t seem to fit properly, i\’m on my 8th tray on the upper mouth and i have slight buck teeth so the aligners don\’t seem to fit properly with the teeth that are next to my two front teeth. What should i do? is this normal? thanks for your help,

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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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Is it normal for my aligners to fit like this?

April 14th, 2010

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Im on the final upper aligner (21 of 21), I\’ve felt as though the last 3 upper aligners don\’t fit all the way down the teeth to the gum on the left side.. . is it normal for the aligners to fit like this?,

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The teeth should be sitting we… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)