Philadelphia Invisalign doctors

	Leonard Tau, DMD Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist 11905 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia		100 answers
	Gary Nack, DDS Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist 120 Buck Road, Holland		16 answers
	Zola A Makrauer, DMD Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist 1800 Byberry Road Masons Mill Business Park II, Suite 805, Huntingdon Valley		6 answers
	Stephen Sulzbach, DMD Norristown Cosmetic Dentist 1111 Forty Foot Road, PO Box 220, Kulpsville		1 answer
	Ken Cirka Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist Philadelphia

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Can I Get Back on Track? I Went 2 Months Without Trays. I was a GREAT INVISALIGN patient for the first 10 trays, I wore them as I was supposed to and kept up wih my appointments etc. My 11th tray was very difficult to put in/out (more so than the others) and painful so I started getting less diligent. I then left the state for 2 months, and forgot my trays at home. I'm back, I wanted to get back on track but #11 doesn't fit... I can't find Tray #10 but have all my others. I'm SO EMBARRASSED to call the doctor, it's mortifying. Advise please?

A: Off track with invisalign, can I get moving in the right direction

Sorry to hear about your problem with Invisalign. I have head patients disappear for a lot longer than 2 months without wearing their trays and they have been able to continue treatment successfully. Do not feel embarrassed to call your dentist and explain to him/her your issues. You should go back to the tray the fits and then continue moving along again. The dentist may need to do what is called a mid course correction if you are unable to find a tray that works. The worst thing to do is not call the dentist and inform him of the problem. Should not be a big deal. Good luck

Leonard Tau, DMD

Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist

I Have Five Crooked Bottom Teeeth and Two Overlapping Will Invisalign Work for Me? (photo) will i have to get teeth removed.

A: Am I a good candidate for invisalign (crowding)

Unfortunately your photos are way too dark to really determine if you are a good candidate but generally removal of teeth is not usually needed for invisalign cases. We normally only remove them in extreme cases. Consult with a dentist or orthodontist on your options

Leonard Tau, DMD

Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist

Can Invisalign Fix my Overcrowding and Overbite Problem? (photo) I'm looking into getting Invisalign and I would like to know if it could fix my overcrowding problem. I also have an overbite and wanted to know if it would correct that as well. Thank you!!

A: Invisalign for your mouth

From the photos you have supplied us it looks like invisalign may work for you. It will help correct the crowding sand the overbite but the difficult part will be rotating the lower left canine. This can prove difficult and frustrating for both you and the dentist. Canines have the longest roots and can take a very long time to move them. My suggestion would be to see a qualified invisalign provider in your area and get a consultation to determine all of your options. Good luck

Leonard Tau, DMD

Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist

Philadelphia Invisalign Expert Correct severely crooked teeth Free Consultation Call (215) 352-5317 Stephen Sulzbach, DMD 4 answers View Website

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Philadelphia Invisalign reviews

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76% of Philadelphia reviewers said Invisalign was worth it

	“My Progression - Naas Yancey” Dec 21, 2011 - Ive had my trays for about 3 days now (Dec. 19, 2011 my birthday) lol. They took a LONG time to come in. Supposedly that's normal for getting started. I feel a little discomfort while wearing them, but nothing unbearable. Eating is still awkward, due to the attachments that are bonded to your teeth, but I am sure I will get use to them like anything.Jan 17, 2012 - I am... more
	“Just Got Invisalign - Limerick, PA” I have just finished my first week with Invisalign. So far, pleased. The hardest part is the issue of eating--it's such a hassle to remove them and clean your teeth and the retainers after eating that I find I would rather suffer sometimes and just not eat. (Guess that can be a good thing) I smoke, and I do smoke with them on, but try not to often. I am averaging 20-22 hrs a day, I take... more
	“Smiling All the Time Now! -...” I decided when I was 35 to get my teeth totally healthy. 3 wisdom teeth removed, 1 periodontal deep cleaning and 1 tooth removal and 4 periodontal surgeries later I consulted with an Orthodontist. Very Important: He listened to my entire medical history and what I wanted. He did x-rays, an exam and took pictures. Then I sat down and went over the cost. Invisalign is not for those who have no... more
	“OK for Some Types of Straightening -...” I had braces as a kid, but because I didn't wear a retainer (back then they didn't tell you to do that), my teeth started moving. I had Invisalign Express ($2500), as recommended by one orthodontist, and I was very unhappy with the results. He shaved my teeth in between and basically tried to force the teeth into the shape he wanted w/o considering the overall affect. I ended up... more
	“My Tooth Fairy - Levittown, PA” I am going onto week 3. First two weeks were really tolerable and I felt confident. Two days ago I got the ridges put in.... Oh boy. When my trays are on, I don't even notice the bumps and they don't hurt at all. Without the rides.. NOT so good. They hurt and are painful to eat with. But I am sucking it up and I am determined to do this. It will be 1.5 years and then they will come off... more
	“On my Way............. - Cherry Hill, NJ” Just started my 2nd set of trays, 10 buttons. Pain is not bad at all and buttons are fine. They are a little hard to get out, but they come out after 2x No bad at all, Looking forward in seeing results! I have a total of 17 trays. more
	“85% Finished with my Treatment and I...” Context: I am in my mid 20s and had needed braces since I was ten. My parents couldn't afford them and I grew up accepting my crooked smile. After college I decided to finally see an orthodontist. I saw a few before I settled on my current ortho. He was the most expensive but he was honest in setting expectations. The cost: I paid a lot for my orthodontic work, but it has been... more
	“Poor Result - Philadelphia” The information given to me by ortho was incomplete and left me believing that the comfort, invisibility and result would be excellent. None were the case, and now that the result is not aesthetic, the ortho does not seem to have a plan of how to correct. Instead of making a new plan, he persists with the current one. Nine months of treatment and the result is poor. more
	“More Dissatisfied After 8 Months of...” Literally the worst thing the ever happened to me. I had metal braces for 5 years already and wore my retainers every night and my front gap still opened. Went to the ortho for invisalign in November and got my trays in january. First, they shaved/sanded my teeth down to fit the molds. Not only did I feel discomfort without the ortho caring but my teeth were pointy and my mouth was getting... more
	“Happy with Invisalign for Now!” I never had braces as a child and I chose at 21 to get invisalign. My insurance did not cover it so I payed a little over 5000 to get it.I am now on tray 13 of 23, BUT this is my refinement trays, I previously had 23 trays and my doctor and I both were not happy with the results. I am worried because my doctor told me I did not have to wear them for 2 weeks and I could change them sooner... more
	“Choose an Orthodontist!” I have read through all the reviews on this website, and it seems that every unhappy patient has used a dentist rather than an orthodontist. Dentists can get certified to treat patients with invisalign after a few weekend courses, while orthodontists study teeth movement through all of their schooling. It seems also that dentists are recommending this treatment to patients coming in for... more
	“Invisalign Was Okay, Dentist Was Bad.” I wore Invisalign for 2 years (as an adult). At the end, the dentist did not have me wear them constantly for a long enough period of time, and made me very expensive retainers (instead of ordering new sets from Invisalign, which would have been MUCH cheaper and better). Upshot: Within 2 years, although I wore the dentist's retainers every night, my teeth had started shifting again. During... more
	“BIG REGRET” Pros: Can't think of any Cons: Gross, uncomfortable, teeth look worse than before I started Had braces as a child, but didnt' wear my retainer and had some movement. Thought about doing Invisalign after seeing my dentist who had nothing but praise for it. I did some research and had some reservations about costs and effectiveness. However, my dentist dismissed my concerns and on an... more
	“MUCH Better Than Braces, Pressure...” My cost above is after insurance coverage pmts, so those are out of pocket expenses only and after pre-tax savings. In total it comes out to $5,300. I got invisalign after already having braces when I was 11-12 years old. I had buck teeth and an over bite. I did not get a permanent retainer when I was younger. Now as a 23 year old, my bottom teeth are crowding, and my front tooth is... more
	“I LOVED Invisalign. So Worth the...” The change was amazing as was my experience! My main problem was 2 teeth on each side on my front teeth that crossed over the front slightly. Everyone told me not to get invisalign and it would be a waste of money because my teeth "werent that bad". Let me tell you, I have never been so happy to have gone with my instinct. I used to be really self-conscious and only smirk or smile... more
	“Invisalign Worth It! My Teeth Are...” I had braces and major bite correction from 12 to 14 years old. However, my wisdom teeth came in while I was in highschool causing my teeth to crowd. I am 26 years old and just finished my Invisalign procedure! My teeth are perfectly straight, zero crowding! My doctor said that my bite was excellent so he recomended me for the Invisalign Express. I had a total of 10 trays that I wore for 3... more
	“First Week of Invislign...hope All...” So far so good but couple questions for you all. First, when you take your retainers out to eat, how long a clip are you taking them out for. I take them out for about 30 minutes per meal...is that about right? Also, I'm on my first retainer...my 3rd day. It does not seem as 'tight' as it did the first day which I'm sure is expected but just wanted to be sure. The only example I could... more
	“Hated It at First, but I'm Sure I'm...” I'm only in week two but I'm on my second trays already. I'm going away and didn't want to go through the "first day with a new tray" thing on vacation. The first week was awful, but now it is very bearable. I find that I actually have more saliva, not dry mouth. I can already see a small change, believe it or not, and when I watch the computer generated goal, I know I'll love the results.... more
	“Perfect Solution for Spaces Between...” I had invisalign and the process was very easy. Besides a little bit of pain when new aligners went in, it wasn't a problem at all. I used to eat dinner then put the new aligners in and not take them out till the next day at lunch. At that time, they would come out relatively easy and my teeth wouldn't hurt as much if i took them out within a few hours. To get the aligners to set... more