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Orthodontics and Invisalign
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Orthodontics
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135 Answers
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Ostreicheranswered
Specializes in Orthodontics
Yes: There is no contraindication to electrotherapy beauty treatment.
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Oral surgeon: An oral surgeon would be qualified to treat disorders of the tongue.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Move,nerve, gum.: An othodontist moves (straightens) teeth. An endodontist remove the nerve of an infected tooth, a periodonist treats the gums and bone that supports t... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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It's not bad: Putting dental wax on your retainer is not bad, and will not harm the retainer. However, I do not believe that it will stop you from chewing through t... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Yes: The acrylic used in orthodontic retainers is medical grade, and poses no health threat.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Growth: Functional orthodontics works best for growing patients, typically under the age of 18. It usually involves removable appliances, rather than fixed ap... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Probably: Functional orthodontics is usually effective in growing children, the younger, the more effective.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Orthodontist: Orthodontists have far more experience in treating malocclusion than does a general dentist. They have received two or three more years of schooling, ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Yes: You can cancel treatment at any time, for any reason. However, that may not dismiss any financial arrangements you have made.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Vacuum formed retainers work just as well as acrylic and metal retainers, but they are usually more comfortable and less viable. Most orthodontists wi... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Ostreicheranswered
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Neither: Both will straighten your teeth in competent hands. Invisalign has the advantage that it is easier to clean, and less obvious. Braces have the advanta... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Most pick invisalign: Most adults choose invisalign, because it looks better, is easier to clean, and there are no eating restrictions. On the other hand, it may cost more... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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AlignerBright: Ask your dentist for alignerbright gel. It is a carbamide peroxide gel designed to whiten teeth and keep aligners clean.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Yes: Orthodontic treatment is a process. Give it time. A full orthodontic case usually takes between 12 and 18 months.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Nope: Bleaching would be a separate procedure.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Most drug stores sell orthodontic wax.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Yes and no: Some types of orthodontic retainers will protect against nighttime grinding, some will not. Ask your dentist or orthodontist for the type that will.
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Yes: Your gums may be healthy now, but at one time they were not, that has led to the gum recession and bone loss.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Invisalign: Uprighting molars is an easy task with invisalign orthodontic treatment.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Yes: It is probably nothing. Just a pimple or a bone spur. But you should definitely have it checked out by an oral surgeon or dentist.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Which is bigger: If your upper teeth are protruding further than your lower, that is an overbite. If your lower teeth are protruding further, that is an underbite.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: White stains, or decalcification, is a result of poor oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment. If you kept your teeth clean during your therapy, you... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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NO: There is no evidence to suggest that orthognathic surgery will effect menstrual cycle.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: If you had clear aligner treatment and have a slight relapse, wearing your last old aligner can usually shift your teeth back.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Six or eight aligner: Of course it depends, but you will often not see results until your sixth or eighth aligner. This is because the movement is very slow, and typically ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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It might: If you chew solely on one side, you are exercising the muscles on that side more than the other side. Just like if you lifted weights with only your r... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Cool, soft stuff.: In a nut shell, nothing hard, gooey or hot. The discomfort usually only lasts a day or three. Macoroni and cheese is a great choice. And here is a tip... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Hand rolled: You shoudn't smoke. But you know that. But if you do smoke, had rolled will cause more enamel staining.
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Yes: Clear retainers work successfully with all sizes of teeth.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Usually the canines are down slightly lower than the rest of your teeth (on the upper) (or higher on the lower). This would be an idea situation, whic... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Differs btwn states.: Usually, there is no licensing for dental and orthodontic assistants, so normally there is no education requirement. However, many states have "licens... Read More
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Gentle pressure: Braces simply apply a gentle pressure to the teeth. The teeth respond by slowly moving in the direction of the pressure. Typically, we can use elastic... Read More
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YES: Fillings, crowns, implants do not Prohibit a patient from receiving invisalign treatment.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Bump in the aligner: Power ridge is a small bump in the aligner, which provides a slight additional force to the roots of the front teeth. It is automatically placed by th... Read More
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36 weeks: Each invisalign aligner is worn for two weeks.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Magic: Sorry... Really there is no magic. However, braces come in many forms, including clear braces and also braces that go behind the teeth. If you dont wa... Read More
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NO: If you wear only top retainers, it will not help, nor harm, your lower teeth.
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Yes: A nightguard can be fashioned so that it stays one or two millimeters away from your gums.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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You may need surgery: Frequently underbites are hereditary, and often they do need surgery for correction. Sometimes, if the underbite is slight (only 1 to 3 millimeters) i... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Your healthcare is your choice. You can switch healthcare providers at any time for any reason.
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NO: Invisalign treatment will not affect chin/jaw size.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: The key is to use small amounts. If you apply too much wax, it is more likely to become dislodged, you may swallow it. Dental wax is non toxic.
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Peruse it: Most dentists will re-do work within a reasonable length of time. If the bonding was done within a year, you should ask.
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Nope: I have treated thousands of patients with invisalign, from doctors to teenagers. Lawyers, teachers and cops. No one complains that it effects their sp... Read More
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Yes, somewhat: A double mouthguard will help to protect teeth from punches to the face and mouth. But it is only a limited protection. Care must be used to properly ... Read More
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NO: Usually invisalign aligners do not cause mouth irritation. Ask your dentist to either polish the aligners, or provide you with dental wax to act as a ... Read More
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Nope: Aloe vera gel will not harm your teeth.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Probably: Removing premolars for orthodontic treatment is quite common, about 20% of orthodontic cases need premolars to be removed. Sometimes your teeth are ju... Read More
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No damage: According to poison control a few breaths of isopropyl alcohol is not dangerous.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: If your teeth are looking upwards, you are definitely in the need for orthodontic treatment. There is no age limit.
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Mar 29, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
Dr. Mohammed Parvez
Sep 9, 2013
Great Doc !
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Ostreicher is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks. It was a product called Aerospense that was isopropyl alcohol.
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Thanks for your quick reply! Unfortunately, this causes me daily pain, headaches, & trouble eating.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Have the decreased horizontal underlying bone issue. Bye!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Clark University
MD
Medical/Graduate school
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
MD
Medical/Graduate school
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
MD
Medical/Graduate school
Columbia University
MD
Medical/Graduate school
Columbia University
MD
Residency
COLUMBIA CENTER
Awards
Top Orthodontist, Second Place, New York - Winter
2013
Top Orthodontist, First Place, New York - Summer
2013
Affiliations
American Dental Association
American Association of Orthodontists
American Association of Dental Editors
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