Invisalign Testimonials
My name is Lisa I'm a nurse/therapist, living in London since 2000. As a child I remember making numerous trips to the dentist with my mum for fillings and extractions due to teeth growing in unusual directions. As I approached my teens and noticed a lot of my friends were wearing braces I thought it unusual that my teeth were worse than a lot of theirs and I couldn't comprehend why my dentist had never mentioned me having them, so I approached my mum and dentist about it.
In Ireland free dental care is provided to those under the age of 16yrs, however due to the high volume of severe cases I was told I didn't qualify for free dental care because my teeth were not 'bad enough.' Unfortunately my parents couldn't afford such an expensive treatment therefore I went through my tender teens hiding my teeth when smiling and avoiding as many photographs as possible. Friends and colleagues never commented on my teeth but that's because I always tried my best to hide them.
As an adult I now have the ability to pay for private treatment. Metal braces were never really an option as I was paranoid enough about my teeth without having so called 'train tracks' on display.I've thought about veneers as a quick fix and gaining that extra confidence sooner rather than later, however, I didn't like the idea of destroying my own teeth when I could preserve what was already there and healthy!
When I first heard about Invisalign I thought it was too good to be true; an invisible brace that straightened your teeth and no-one could see it. I researched it and thought brilliant, I want it!
I've always been sceptical about dentists and thought money only matters so when I went to Harley Street, 'the street where money is made' I thought this guy is going to try and persuade me to get veneers. I was surprised to find that Dr Kumar was against veneers and totally supported the fact that I wanted to preserve my own teeth.
Initially the Invisalign did cause slight tooth and headache, but with any brace there's pressure surrounding your teeth, this proves they're moving and that's a good sign! Each week I insert my new brace as my teeth are starting to take shape, it gets easier each time.I actually get excited when the week is up and I can see they are moving!
Lisa M
Dear Dr Kumar,
For many years I have seen numerous consultants and specialists seeking help to straighten open bite teeth. I was advised by those consultants the only remedy would be to relign my jaw. I would have to wear braces for 2 years and there would be an obvious difference in my appearance.
Until I read about the wonders of Forma.
This life changing advert Forma86 clear braces guranteed to straighten teeth. I made an appointment immediately. The Consultant Raj explained the procedure and demonstrated how my teeth would look, after wearing braces for 12 months using 3D visual display. It was amazing, unbelieveable but true. I have been in this programme now for 7mths and the changes are fantastic. The gap has reduced drastically and I have much more confidence and smile all the time. The secret with Forma brace is its so clear no one notices. I would recommend that if you have a open bite gap like I had and want straight teeth you should visit Forma86 website before you make a decision.
I promise you won't be disappointed.
Regards,
Sharon Mc
Dear Forma,
Could you give me a ring when you get a chance and let me know the next steps and when I can come and see you.
The brace has been amazing, had no problems at all, and love the results. Best investment ever!!!!!!
I am also on the Invisalign programme, and only after 3 to 4 weeks my teeth are straightening, and with the added enhancement of teeth whitening, look fabulous already, and I can't wait until I get to the end of my programme so that Raj can give me the 'straight Hollywood smile' that I have always craved!
All in all, the whole process since the time I met Raj, just a few months ago has been completely liberating for me. As a Chartered Accountant with my own business I have close contact with my clients, and for me it is an investment in my overall image that counts, and gives me the confidence to do my job.
Raj is a true professional and facial artist. Raj keeps my looks in 'tune' with the 'image' that I want to project.
Sharon E
To the team at Forma,
For years I have admired and been slightly envious of people with straight teeth. When the invitations to weddings began to arise, I decided I wanted something to be done. My sister's wedding is planned for the end of the year and being the first time I was going to be a bridesmaid, I wanted to have a perfect smile. Further to the fact, that I would be a future bride myself one day.
The aim was to have straight teeth in 9 months time, just in time for my sister's wedding at the end of the year. By March I had made a decision to go ahead with the treatment and booked myself in for an initial appointment with Dr. Kumar at his Harley Street practice. The consultation covered my reasoning behind wanting to change my teeth and the options and methods I had available to me including Invisalign. After careful consideration, Invisalign seemed the most appropriate option for myself.
The next few visits involved getting x-rays and moulds made of my teeth to send to America to be analysed. Few weeks later, my treatment plan arrived. My plan involved 9 months of aligners, which were to be changed every 2 weeks. One of the aspects that sold me on this treatment was being able to take the aligner out if needs be, but I discovered this was almost never as the aligners were virtually invisible.
The last 4-5 months have flown and I don't even notice I'm wearing the aligners any more.The process has been convenient and relatively painless. Invisalign has exceeded my expectations. It has been exciting to see my smile change before my eyes and I am well on the way to having a perfect smile.
Abby S
I am 45 years old and work as a Personal Assistant to a Managing Director.
My teeth have been crooked since I was a teenager and in those days braces were not commonplace.
As I grew older, I became more self-conscious about my teeth, especially when I smiled. I considered having fixed braces but felt that, at my age, they would look awful and I knew I would be very conscious of them.
My job involves a lot of client social events and conferences for which you need to be self-confident and I knew that if I had fixed braces that I would find them a bit embarrassing because of my age.
I saw an advert for Invisalign in the back of Vogue magazine and rang to make an appointment. The dentist talked me through the procedure and showed me a set of aligners. He had been talking to me for about half an hour and then told me that he was wearing a set of aligners – I couldn't believe it and would never have known if he hadn't told me.
I decided to go ahead with the treatment and I am extremely pleased with the aligners. I have been wearing them for the past six months and not one person has noticed them. In fact, I have told lots of people that I am wearing them and they look at me in disbelief.
I recently organised a retirement party for my boss at the Ritz Hotel and had to meet and greet a lot of the top people that work in our industry. My aligners never crossed my mind as I knew that nobody would notice that I was wearing them.
I would thoroughly recommend Invisalign, especially for people of my age group who may be conscious of fixed braces that are so apparently visible.
Jane M
Dear Dr Raj Kumar
I would like to thank you for recommending Invisalign as a method for straightening my teeth. It's something that I have wanted to do for many years but was put off by the thought that the only option was to wear unsightly metal braces. You said they would be invisible and they were, as nobody noticed me wearing them throughout the course of treatment.
Not only was the treatment a success it was also painless and professionally managed.
I will be recommending this method of teeth correction in the future to friends and family.
thanks once again
Martin R
