Posts tagged “Wearing aligners”

Will Invisalign aligners affect my speech?

October 24th, 2012

Hello,
I am considering having Invisalign braces to straighten up my teeth but I have one or two questions first!
My job as a teacher means that I do a lot of talking as you can imagine and I wondered if wearing Invisalign would affect my speech in any way? I would imagine it will maybe for a few days?
Also, does it cause the teeth to feel soft? Can you wear them when swimming?Finally do you have to change your diet whilst wearing them?
Sorry about all the questions I just wanted to make sure I am going for the right brace and have the correct information before going ahead.
Have a good day and thank you.

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Hi there! Having Invisalign sh… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Vasileia Manoloutsou

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
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Will my teeth grinding affect my Invisalign aligners?

June 21st, 2011

Hi there Doctor,

could you tell me the protocol when it comes to a teeth grinder looking to wear invisalign. I sadly do not only grind my teeth in my sleep but also in my waking hours, when concentrating or even daydreaming, it has become an awful annoyance to myself and those around me and not only that my teeth are in an awful condition alignment wise. My top teeth are crowded and crooked and I really want to sort them out, and would prefer if it was done discreetly. WIll I be ok wearing invisalign in light of my grinding problem?
Thank you for your time

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Dear Bruxist, yes Invisalign w… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Raj Kumar

Forma 86
86 Harley Street, London Greater London, W1G 7H
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What is the guidance on wearing Invisalign ‘in the bedroom’?

March 24th, 2011

This is a slightly awkward question, but would I have to take the Invisalign aligners out when ‘in the bedroom.’ If so how long can you take them out for? it would not be very attractive if I had to keep popping them in and out.

thanks

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you don’t have to take them ou… (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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Can I wear my aligner for less than 23 hours a day?

March 23rd, 2011

wearing aligners for 23 hours a day seems unrealistic. How much of a problem would wearing them slightly less than this be?

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Dr Darren Cannell & Dr Andy Stafford

The Cosmetic Dental Clinic
2 Old Eldon square, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 7JG
Web: www.thecosmeticdentalclinic.com Tel: 0191 260 3688

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Does Invisalign hurt and how intrusive is fitting the aligners?

March 2nd, 2011

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does it hurt? and how intrusive are there procedures for fitting the aligners etc? i had an abortive attempt at orthodontics as a teenager and it has really put me off. thanks,

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They are very comfortable but … (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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What would you say is the absolute minimum that you can wear the aligners?

June 10th, 2010

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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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