Posts tagged “trays”

Can I Drink Sparkling Water When Wearing Aligners?

April 11th, 2014

Hi Dr Manoloutsou. I just got my first tray yesterday. I’m not usually a water drinker, I dislike the taste it leaves in my mouth. I usually drink flavoured sparkling water. The flavoured water I drink contains no sugar and no artificial colours. However, the ingredients do include citric acid, potassium citrate, and malic acid. Can I can drink? Still water is making me gag and it’s only day two. Thank you!

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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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What is the average number of Invisalign trays each patient wears?

June 1st, 2011

Hello Dr Patel. If you can can you please inform me of the number of trays that usually need to be worn by an Invisalign patients? I have a row of crooked, twisted teeth and two buck front teeth so i would class my current condition as quite severe. So from that basis can you tell me how many trays you think would be required? I ask because when I am looking around I see a number of different prices for the treatment ranging from 2500 to 3500 and, whether I am correct or not in thinking so, I suspect that the number of trays available may differ according to the price.
any help you could give would be great
thanks

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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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Do i need to keep all of my previous trays from my invisalign treatment?

January 10th, 2011

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I am on to the third set of trays as part of my invisalign treatment and have held on to each set, is this necessary?,

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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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Why is there a gap between my Invisalign tray and teeth?

January 4th, 2011

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After having my third trays last week and when I have noticed that there is a gap between one of my tooth and the the top of the lower tray. Is this because my tooth will move within the 2 weeks so it will fill the space or is it because the tray does not fit properly?,

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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 you tell me what aligners actually are?

December 3rd, 2010

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What are aligners exactly?,

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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 have only begun my Clearstep treatment but the tray feels far to tight. What should I do?

September 20th, 2010

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I am on my first trays of Clearstep – I have very crowded uppers and slight crowding of lowers. My lower trays are fine, however the top trays are very tight and when taking out I have to use the outie tool – however it feels as though I could quite easily pull my front teeth out with it – they feel very tender and feel like they could snap in half when taking out or putting in the tray. Once in everything feels fine! I\’m only 48 hours in so I know this is probably normal but just need a bit of re-assurance! Thank you in advance!,

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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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Is seems to me like Invisalign is not making a difference to my tooth spacing. Why is this?

August 20th, 2010

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My problem is tooth spacing but I am not noticing much if any difference at the moment. not greatly noticeable like I hope it would be anyway! I am on my 7th of 36 upper and 7th of 23 lower. Can you hazard a guess?,

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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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I was given ‘chewies’ but they’re not working, what else can I use?

June 22nd, 2010

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Hi i was given some sort of chewie to bite down on so my trays fit better but they\’re not working and they still feel out of place. Can i use anything else to bite down on? thank you.,

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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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Is my invisalign treatment working?

May 12th, 2010

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i\’m a bit concerned, i\’m currently on my 4th tray and i feel no pressure or pain or anything! is the invisalign working? should i talk to my orthodontist?,

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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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My gums are bleeding since having the invisalign, why is this?

May 10th, 2010

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hello dr my gums are bleeding because of invisalign. i think the attachments might be too sharp or something. what do you suggest i should do till i next get to see my ortho? thank you,

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