Beverly Hills Invisalign doctors

	Michael J. Thomas, DDS Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist 360 N. Bedford Drive Suite 212, Beverly Hills		321 answers
	Bruce Vafa, DDS Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist 8500 Wilshire Blvd Suite 709, Beverly Hills		30 answers
	Giri Palaniswamy, DDS Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist 435 North Bedford Drive , Beverly Hills		4 answers
	Alan E. Zweig, DMD Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist 433 North Camden Dr. Suite 1133, Beverly Hills		1 answer
	Kourosh Maddahi, DDS Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist 436 North Roxbury Drive Suite 202, Beverly Hills

Recent Answers

Invisalign Bonding Agent Covering Whole Tooth, Is This Ok? I just got my Invisalign yesterday. I have some gumline recession on a few of my teeth, and attachments were required on some of those teeth. The dental assistant put the clear bonding agent on two teeth, coating them up to the gumline. They are now hardened shells covering both teeth entirely. Will this do any damage to the teeth if left on for the entire Invisalign treatment (9-10 months)? Also, how will they get it off? I'm afraid drilling/sanding it off will hurt since it is so sensitive!

A: Invisalign attachments

The excess material from the placement of attachments should not impinge upon the gums or root surface of the tooth. In addition to patient discomfort, Improperly placed attachments can lead to Aligners that dont fit well and a compromised end result. The good news is that this problem can be easily solved by polishing away any excess material around the attachment. You should have your dentist inspect each attachment and aligners for proper fit. A local anesthetic can be used if any excess material needs to be removed so you will feel no discomfort. Wish you all the best with your Invisalign treatment.

Giri Palaniswamy, DDS

Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist

Overcrowded Teeth+Overbite: Am I Eligible for Invisalign? (photo) Dear Dentists, I am seriously considering Invisalign due to the nature of my job, i can't have visible braces. I've been putting up with my overcrowded teeth and overbite for 24 years. Please advise if i'm a suitable candidate for the treatment. Your response matters so much! Thank you!

A: Invisalign works for crowded teeth...

Such as yours. It may take about 12 -14 months but you will see a huge improvement in your smile and facial contours...You lips will even become more even and putting on lip stick etc will be easier. I hope you get this treatment....

Michael J. Thomas, DDS

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist

Getting Cavities Filled While Wearing Invisalign I have been wearing Invisalign for 6 months and have about 9 months remaining. I have been informed that I have some small cavities and my dentist would like to fill them. He said that this could cause some issues with the trays fitting and that I might have to have new ones made. I do not want to pay for new trays as I have already paid for the remaining 9 months. What would you suggest? I have never had a cavity before this time and I am 44 years old.

A: Yes u can get fillings done with Invisalign...

The dentist can use the aligner as a guide while he is putting in the new fillings and he shouldnt charge you for new aligners to do so...

Michael J. Thomas, DDS

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist

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	“Amazing Help,got All my Concerns...” I had bad looking teeth . Pro's 1. They are not noticable because they are clear and people don'y have to know you have them. 2. They can be removed so it is easier to clean and eat. 3. You don't need wax or doesn't have any wires. cons-while you are trying to adjust to the aligners in the beginning you might feel a bit of pressure, but goes away in about 2 weeks. -it takes six... more
	“Another Newbie to Invisalign” Today my first trays were "installed". I knew about the attachments and although i agree they are unattractive, it is logical that they are there. so far no major problems, but its only been 12 hours. i plan to post some in process photos. i have severe bottom crowding , some top crowding and a very narrow bite. i found the ortho online and he is an elite provider and says he does... more
	“Kinda Feel Like a Wimp! - Los...” Pros: - They're not metal. - It should fix the problem I'm having with splayed front teeth and a small space between my two front teeth. Cons: - I'm having a lot of discomfort, pain and tenderness. I'm surprised to hear more people haven't experienced the same thing. I have a pretty high pain threshold normally and I'm confused. I took ibu, worked out as... more
	“Invisilign - Great So Far! - Los...” I am a 41 year-old male that has always had crooked teeth. I was in a rugby accident in college and got veneers on the upper four front teeth, so those were cosmetically straightened by that procedure. My bottom teeth are still crowded toward the front with one tooth overlapping another by about a half a tooth. Dr. K told me a number of options to remedy this, but I was reluctant to the... more
	“Would Do It Again In A Heartbeat! -...” Very happy overall! I've had some bite and TMJ/jaw problems for a long time, and my dentist thought that straightening my teeth would help (I've been with this dentist for 3 years now). After waiting a year to decide, and not being pressured at all by my dentist, I went ahead and had the impressions done and got my first set of aligners. My dentist and his office were fantastic! My... more
	“Get Real Braces - Los Angeles” I got Invisalign to (1) close a small gap between a front tooth and an incisor and (2) tweak some minor crowding in my lower teeth. My company subsidizes the cost so I figured why not? My single gap was fixed by the 7th tray. I'm on my 17th set of trays and my lower teeth look WORSE than when I started! I'm now out tons of my own money and looking at the prospect of getting real... more
	“Not Invisible and They Hurt - Hope...” First let me say they are no invisible, and god they hurt to take out the first couple of days, i feel like im going to be on a model diet here, because i dont want to take them out beacasue they hurt and take me forever to take out! They also put these little clear cement things on my teeth that stick out, to hold the invisalign in place. They didnt tell me about that until i paid and went in... more
	“Phenomenal Results - Very Easy...” On a routine dental visit, my dentist noticed hairline fractures three front teeth, the result of pressure from crowding. I opted for Invisalign to reduce the pressure on the teeth and save them. Straight teeth would be a nice bonus. I have complete confidence in my dentist and was delighted to learn that she is Invisalign-certified. My dentist explained all aspects of the Invisalign... more
	“Invisaligns - 2nd Week, my Teeth Are...” This is my 2nd week, the first week my tongue was very sore from the rubbing on the bottom tray, all cleared up and no pain and my teeth are looking better, the good thing is I'm losing weight as I don't snack, once in a while a can of slim fest to get thru the work day. and a through rinsing, 1 meal for breakfast and dinner. my dentist very through explain the whole procedure, can't wait to... more
	“Not As Painful As I Feared! But...” I'm on day 5 of my first set of Invisalign trays. I'll be wearing 23 trays on the top and 27 on the bottom to correct moderate crowding. I wore traditional braces as a kid, the whole process took over 4 years including facebow, rubber bands, spacers, every possible torture device you could imagine. So when I finally got those metal contraptions off, I was handed this enormous retainer... more
	“Invisalign to Correct Crowding and...” I just started - first week - and did it to correct crowding/turning teeth in front. Very little discomfort so far but too early to tell.Other than water, is there anything you can eat/drink while wearing the aligners - such as sugar free clear soda or a glass of white wine?Last fall (2010), I started wearing a retainer at night and am now using it every other night. The goal is to use it... more
	“New to Invisalign - for Crooked...” I decided to get Invisalign at 26 becuase my bottom teeth are a little crooked and overcrowded. My ortho charges $2800, but my cost will be a little more since I will need the filing and refinement trays. Total cost will be around $4000 but my insurance covers $2000. I think this is a reasonable price for an Ortho that has done a ton of Invisalign (Diamond Provider) and is very patient and... more
	“Invisalign Finished the Job” I got invisilign because my orthodontist didn't get my bit correct as a child and my teeth were showing spaces. It took 2 years but my smile has improved and so has the health of my teeth. It's not easy wearing them 18-20 hours a day. Yes, that much. We're only supposed to take them off for meals and brushing. It's a commitment. Oh yes, and at first your speech sounds like you have a mouth... more
	“Completely Recommend - my Son Got...” I paid for my son to get Invisalign instead of traditional braces. We went to a recommended orthodontist who does traditional braces first and got his opinion. Then, we went to our dentist who was starting to do Invisalign to get her opinion. I recommend you do this -- get opinions. Probably 2 orthodontists and 2 Invisalign before you do it -- we just lucked out without more o more
	“Love It!” I had braces as a child and took them off to soon. My teeth moved back. While taking my children to the ortho I decided I wanted to correct my own teeth. I didn't want to wear braces. Invisalign has been great. I have a total of 20 trays to wear, I am on tray 11 right now. I can't believe how much my teeth have moved. They are very easy to use. The only downside is when your out and... more
	“I Just Started the Invisalign Treatment.” So far the experience is great. I just got my first tray and all I feel is slight pressure which I feel that I will get used to. The procedure was simple and quick. Its cool how they show you a 3D animated short showing how your teeth will improve in the next time period. I am a person that eats a lot during the day and have a fast metabolism and that kind of bothered me, but its ok. I... more
	“After 8 Months, my Teeth Are Nearly...” I am a 57-year-old woman who suffered from very bad overcrowding -- "witch teeth" -- on the bottom. I'm a singer, so ... people actually see my bottom teeth. I got Invisalign 8 months ago, and am on my last set. I started seeing results immediately, which was very motivating. I kept my Invisaligns in probably 20 hours per day (they suggest 22, but ... I'm sure most people... more
	“Don't Go to a Dentist for...” I am 90% through my treatment and couldn't be happier. I did a lot of research prior to picking my Invisalign othodontist doctor and here is what I learned. First, it is very important to go to an orthodontist and NOT a dentist. Dentist's take a one-day course and are certified to use the product while orthodontists go through an extra 3 years of training in moving teeth after dental... more
	“SO FAR, SO GOOD” I am only on day three of Invisalign, but so far everything is going fine. I was pretty miserable for the first two days from the pressure and tightness of the trays, but I was told that's when the teeth move the most. I took Ibuprofen which took some of the edge off. When I woke up today most of the discomfort was gone. Now I'm just trying to get used to the mouth full of plastic. I have... more
	“First Day, No Real Pain Just...” After months of waiting and having to make my impressions three times, I got my trays today. I was afraid that I would need to pull some teeth in order for the treatment to work, but that doesn't seem to be the case. I have four "buttons" on my lower teeth that make the lower tray very difficult to remove. I haven't really experienced what I would call pain, just pressure. The biggest... more
	“1 Month In, Great So Far! But Be...” I was apparently a perfect candidate for this treatment, and the cost was the same as it would be with traditional braces. I have a big gap in my upper front teeth, the rest on top are pretty straight, just a slight overbite. My bottom front teeth are slightly overcrowded and slightly overlapping. I mention my condition because I think it's important to know that your condition is right... more