Invisalign attachments, also sometimes called buttons, are small, tooth-colored dots that are made out of composite dental resin, the same material used for dental fillings. Depending on the situation and the purpose of the attachment, they may be square, triangular, rectangular, or even circular.
How the Removal Process Works. Removing Invisalign buttons is actually fairly straightforward once the attachments are visible. Special instruments are often used to “pop off” the bulk of the composite material. Then a carbide bur or ultrasonic scaler is used to carefully eliminate any residual resin.
Not every tooth needs an attachment.
The number of attachments you need will be determined by your Center City Invisalign provider at the start of your treatment. If you do require attachments for certain teeth, the buttons may not be necessary for the entirety of your treatment.
The purpose of the buttons is to increase the effectiveness of the aligners. Essentially, they act like an anchor to grip the aligner. In doing so, the buttons help to strategically apply the gentle force needed to shift the teeth.
Your Invisalign attachments will be removed after your orthodontic treatment is complete. It's not recommended to have them removed until your teeth have reached their final positions.
These buttons help the aligners stay in place and do their job. Invisalign attachments may remain for the entire length of your treatment, depending on your case. Anyone with questions about invisible aligners should call Ball Dentistry to set up a teeth straightening consultation.
Water should be your first and only choice
One of the worst mistakes any Invisalign wearer can make is to drink anything other than water whilst wearing their Invisalign. The sugary drinks have the ability to cause decay to your teeth during this treatment as well as possibly staining your aligners.
Like Invisalign attachments, Invisalign buttons are tooth-colored bumps that an orthodontist bonds to your tooth/teeth. But unlike attachments, Invisalign trays don't cover the attachments. Instead, aligners curve around buttons.
Key Takeaways:
Remove your Invisalign aligners before eating or drinking anything aside from cold or room temperature, plain water. Hot water will warp the thermoplastic material. Avoid really hard, sticky, and chewy foods with Invisalign attachments, so they don't get damaged.
Teeth with long or curved roots
It is generally harder to remove a tooth with multiple roots such as molars, especially if they have curved, crooked or hook-like roots.
Impacted wisdom teeth are wisdom teeth that have failed to erupt properly. They are generally considered to be the most difficult teeth to extract. The higher the degree of impaction, the more difficult the extraction. However, experienced oral surgeons can perform this procedure efficiently and comfortably.
They are not permanent.
Have no fear, the attachments will not permanently live on your teeth. Once treatment is complete and they have served their purpose, the attachments will be popped off and any residue will be buffed away to make your teeth smooth.
Mistake #1: Not Wearing Rubber Bands as Prescribed
Wearing rubber bands for the prescribed time ensures your teeth move as intended. Failing to wear the rubber bands for the recommended amount of time can result in a longer treatment period and more appointments with your orthodontist.
Attachments are tiny tooth-colored “bumps” that are bonded to the teeth using dental composites. They will be placed at precise locations to allow the aligners to grip the teeth as they are guiding them to their new locations.
When your Invisalign aligners are in place, they snap over this button, which provides extra friction and allows the aligners to exert more force onto the tooth. This is what Invisalign attachments do.
Invisalign attachments are temporarily bonded onto your teeth so it is not unusual for them to fall off since they're not permanent. Although if they did fall off, you should contact your dentist and have them replaced as soon as possible.
The number of attachments varies depending on the treatment and the specifics of your case. Some Invisalign patients do not require attachments, and others require up to 20. Most require somewhere in between. Your orthodontist will make the ultimate decision depending on your case and diagnosis.
Intrusion and extrusion: Invisalign cannot raise or lower the position of the teeth. Prior dental work: Patients with previous dental work, such as bridges, may not qualify for Invisalign.
If you have gum disease or cavities, for example, those issues will have to be resolved before you'll be considered a candidate for Invisalign treatment. People who have oral conditions that require surgery to fix aren't usually candidates for this type of treatment either.
Invisalign can't reshape your teeth, so if you have a few teeth that are very small or misshapen, it may not be possible to get Invisalign treatment. These improperly-shaped teeth can mess up the alignment of your aligners. However, you may be able to have these teeth treated with a dental crown or dental bonding.
You can brush normally with attachments. However, you may need to spend a bit more time cleaning around them since they can trap food particles.
It's normal for your teeth to slightly shift after having your Invisalign braces removed or once you stop wearing Invisalign. This is the result of everyday wear and tear on your teeth as you bite down, chew, swallow, and speak.
Attachments are also known as buttons, and they can help speed up the treatment time by increasing the amount of pressure applied on a particular tooth or a variety of teeth. This increased pressure will help move your teeth at a much faster rate than when the aligners alone are used.