By Orthodontics Editor, on June 27th, 2009
I am using Invisalign, and this is what my doctor did. I should have asked before he did it, but I was not thinking straight at the time.
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 15th, 2009
I am 21, i started getting my invisalign when i was about 19 or 20, im only on my 13th one due to the fact that i had to go live in florida for a year or two to take care of my grandmother while she was sick. So therefore i havent been able to go see my ortho or get any new sets since ( it was very short notice soon as we got the call i flew down there and wasnt planned but lived there until now). my question is, will i have to pay for new sets and get measured and all of that again from the start and would you or would he still even have my sets ?everything was paid for already from the start of this by the way, just want to know what im in for when i give him a call after the holidays. Thank you
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 14th, 2009
suggested sth that wasnt in my mind. Only the dentist suggested sth exactly what I was looking for. Has anyone got braces or invisalign from a normal dentist instead of an ortho?
My case: my teeth are not probably aligned in middle (so the mid line is shifted to the left a bit). so long time ago I was already thinking the right way is to pull a pair of teeth in the right hand side. Both ortho said they must pull 2 pairs from both L and R so that its balanced (which I think they are just too rigid). they both even said that they wont do invisalign coz my case needs to pull some teeth. While this dentist just said things that are totally in my mind! and he said invisalign works… the only concern is that he’s not an ortho! I have a fd who was treated by him(mild case) and was successful and he has over 20 yrs experience…
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 11th, 2009
There’s this tool.. that is like a modified tweezer that orthodontists use to create a bump in a retainer/invisalign. It allows the orthodontist to have more control on where extra pressure is desired. What is this tool called? Can I order it online somewhere?
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 10th, 2009
This question is worth 10 points. =)
I went to an orthodontist’s office (getting Invisalign clear braces). They took impressions using some plastic trays (one was too big and they used another smaller set). They also took pictures of inside of my mouth. To help with the pictures, they used several pieces of plastic tools. One in particular is used to keep your tongue down or out of the way when taking pictures (looks like a small plastic spatula), another set of two is used to stretch the mouth (goes inside the mouth and has handles that stay outside to pull). They also used a mirror (put inside the mouth) 3″X4″ to take pictures, etc.
Q: How are all these plastic tools and the mirror sterilized? I am sure the mirror isn’t for one time use only.
Q: How about the rest of the plastic pieces? Are they reusable?
Q: Aren’t the technicians suppose to wear gloves when conducting this work?
Thank you very much for your time and answers.
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 8th, 2009
1)my 12 year molars aren’t fully grown out yet
2)normal teeth=u shaped, my teeth=u shaped with ends going out
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 7th, 2009
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By Orthodontics Editor, on June 3rd, 2009
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 3rd, 2009
i just moved to Toronto and have been considering getting lingual braces or invisalign. (preferably lingual braces)
but have no clue as to which are some of the best orthodontists.. in the GTA
so any one with lingual braces or regular braces or inviaslign and their orthodontists performs lingual braces.
please let me know..
PS- approximately how much canadian do lingual braces cost?
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 1st, 2009
I’m an 18 year old male and have been looking into Invisalign. I was told today that it would cost $7000 for me to have them done. I believe the dentist was trying to rip me off. I would need only very minor work such as closing a very small gap, a small touch up if you will. I went to see another orthodontist about 2 months ago and told me he could use OrthoClear on me for $4200. He also said the process would only take 9 months as opposed to this other lady that told me it would take a year with the $7000 invisalign. She also mentioned that some “invisible”, thin tooth colored braces were much cheaper and time would also be a year. She did not provide a price.
I’m a college student and cannot afford $7000. The $4200 is still much but more plausible. What would you recommend? The less treatment time overall is a plus but finance is the big factor.
Should I keep visiting orthodontists for consultations? I’m in southern cali in Norwalk.
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Orthodontics Defined Orthodontics may be the specialty of dentistry that's concerned using the study and treatment of malocclusion (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Orthodontic therapy can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal using the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "dentofacial orthopedics". Orthodontic therapy can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons with regards to improving the general appearance of patients' teeth. Nevertheless, you will find orthodontists who work on reconstructing the whole face rather than focusing exclusively on teeth. Therapy is also frequently prescribed for practical reasons for example providing the patient having a functionally improved bite (occlusion).
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