Invisalign or oral surgery?
Added: August 05, 2008 - 4:35 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Astoria, NY
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Case Summary
Exam & Consultation
TMJ / Bite Problems
Extractions / Oral Surgery
Braces / Invisilign
Full Mouth Reconstruction
Teeth: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32
Last Cleaning: August 08
Case Description
I've been researching my option of oral surgery and invisalign. I don't like my profile and I have over bite. I think it depends on how much change I want but because I can't imagine what i can expect, it's hard to decide. I understand I need to go for consultations and talk to many Dr.s but I don't know where to go! Cosmetic dentists won't do surgery, dentist won't do surgery, plastic surgeon won't do orthodontics...? I would appreciate if anyone can give me direction where I should go.
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Reply: Invisalign or oral surgery?
added: August 05, 2008 - 5:00 PM
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The first thing to do is to discuss your concerns with your general dentist if you have one. From there, he or she can consult with you and specialists that he / she works with on a regular basis. What I would want is to be in constant communication with my "team" in which you are a major voice and most important part of that team. The team all has to have not only the same goals in mind, but the same approach, and deal with any complications which may arise in order to give the patient, you, the best possible outcome. That is not only what I advise my patients, but how I prefer to work. You should never be pressured into accepting a treatment plan. It''''s the most gratifying way for multi-discipline approaches in my experience.
Reply: Invisalign or oral surgery?
added: August 05, 2008 - 5:07 PM
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Dear Patient:If you don''''t like your profile and have an overbite, you probably need to either see just an Orthodontist or an Orthodontist and an Oral Surgeon. If it is going to be determined that you need surgery in combination with braces, you would still need to have braces prior to jaw surgery. The best thing to do is to have a consultation with an Orthodontist who will be able to tell you if your problem can be corrected with just braces or if it requires surgery, and can recommend a surgeon to talk to. If you would like to come in for a free consultation, please see our contact information below. We offer invisible braces, Invisalign and specialize in adult treatment.Regards,Upper Eastside Orthodontists153 East 87th Street, Suite #1B212-360-0835office@ueso.org
Reply: Invisalign or oral surgery?
added: August 05, 2008 - 5:19 PM
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It is extreamly difficicult to give advice without seeing both the patient and the x rays. In our office we do oral surgery and invisalign "clear braces". With invisalign we can order a clincheck , which is a computer animation of what your case will look like after the treatment.We also accept most dental insurances. Call the office for a consult.
Reply: Invisalign or oral surgery?
added: August 05, 2008 - 5:37 PM
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Dear patient:I am a Prosthodontist-the specialist in restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. I also have a team or specialists in place to handle cases such as yours. Please call my office and I will gladly speak to you about coming in for an appointment.Best wishes.
Reply: Invisalign or oral surgery?
added: August 05, 2008 - 5:56 PM
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I understand your concern. Our office has five specialists. Therefore you do not need to travel around to different offices to see a surgeon in one place then, then cosmetic dentist there.., then again travel for an orthodontist,we have it all under one roof. Complete care in one place.If you would like a free consultation call 718-745-3456There will be a chrge for x-rays , around 95.00.we look forward to helping you.www.brooklynsmile.com
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