Posts tagged “tooth gaps”

Is invisalign able to treat a 5mm teeth gap?

October 21st, 2009

Q.
I have a horrible 5 mm gap at the front of my teeth. It has been the vain of my existence as far as I am concerned. I would like to get this sorted, and was wondering if invisalign is able to close gaps at the front of the teeth? Or, if not, are there any other options?

A.
Invisalign can do this but you… (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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Is the IPR procedure completely safe?

October 8th, 2009

Q.
Is IPR completely safe? At my consultation my dentist said this would be required if invisalign treatment was to work for me.

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Hello,If you have crowding tee… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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After having a consultation I was informed that I

September 15th, 2009

Q.
After having a consultation I was informed that I would need to have one of my front lower teeth extracted before I could get my aligners, to help with overcrowding. I can’t say I particularly like the sound of this, and am wondering if a temporary tooth or something could be used to cover the gap?

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Hello,Usually you have a retai… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Can the gap caused by tooth extraction be covered before getting aligners?

September 15th, 2009

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Hello,Usually you have a retai… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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What alternatives are there for flossing tightly fitted teeth?

September 14th, 2009

Q.
I have just recently started trying to use floss but am finding that most of my teeth are too close fitting together to get the floss between them. Is there an alternative?

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Yes there are.You can try usin… (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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At what age should you take your child for their first dentist appointment?

September 14th, 2009

Q.
Hello, my child is quickly growing up (one years old already!)and is getting some baby teeth through already. What is the best age to take a child in to the dentist for their first check up? I want to make sure my child’s teeth are taken care of well, as my own were not given the best of care when I was younger.

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Its better to start once the h… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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 it okay to clean dentures with normal toothpaste?

September 14th, 2009

Q.
I have been wearing dentures now for a month, which has taken some getting used to. I am just wondering if you can clean your dentures with normal toothpaste, as my dentist did not mention this?

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It is very important to keep y… (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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My tooth crumbled when my braces were removed. Why?

September 7th, 2009

Q.
When I had my fixed braces taken off, for some reason one of my teeth at the side of my mouth crumbled away, with the root and remaining bone still intact. Why did this happen and what should I do?

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Hello,Without seeing the tooth… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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Will i need to remove wisdom teeth for invisalign treatment?

September 1st, 2009

Q.
My mouth is particulary small and my wisdom teeth havnt come in yet. Will they have to be taken out to get invisalign even if they havnt come in? Also are any of my teeth going to need to be pulled to get this treatment?

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Extractions are not always nee… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

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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will inman aligner fix my overbite

August 23rd, 2009

Q.
Hello i have a slight overbite and i was wondering if inman aligner would be able to fix my overbite because i dont really want braces, but ive heard inman aligner only straightens your teeth? Thank you in advance

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Hello, It is very difficult to… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)