In addition to aligners, a few people will require Invisalign attachments to achieve the results they are hoping for.
Invisalign is recognized as being perfectly comfortable for straightening your teeth in a barely noticeable way to anyone but the patient undergoing treatment. While Invisalign treatment is meant to be entirely undetectable to onlookers with its very design, the treatment is highly effective at giving patients great smiles. To achieve their smiles, a few patients need more than Invisalign clear aligners. In addition to aligners, a few people will require Invisalign attachments to achieve the results they are hoping for. Read on to learn more!
What Is the Purpose of Invisalign Attachments?
Invisalign aligners are used to treat different orthodontic conditions, like overbites, spacing, and crossbites. Every set of aligners you receive will move your teeth closer into the right position. Sometimes, patients will need attachments for Invisalign aligners to do their job correctly. Thanks to Invisalign attachments, Invisalign could be used to treat a broader range of conditions than it could without them. In general, an Invisalign attachment is similar to a handle that gives aligners a tiny target to push on during treatment.
Explaining Invisalign Attachments
If your orthodontist says you require Invisalign attachments, do not panic. Getting attachments for your Invisalign treatment does not involve any drilling and painful shots. An Invisalign attachment is a small-sized, tooth-colored dot of bonding material that is placed on particular teeth. These dots can be different sizes all, depending on their particular purpose. These Invisalign attachments are placed on the front of your teeth, and they help enable a person’s aligners to grip their teeth smoothly. While attachments bond to your teeth, they are easily removed with painless polishing at the end of Invisalign treatment.
Elastics and Buttons
Tiny dots of bonding materials might not be the only attachments you will need. You may also need buttons and elastics to help you achieve the best smile possible. Buttons are small plastic and metal brackets that serve as anchors for elastics. If you require buttons and elastics, your clear aligners will then be trimmed a bit. Trimming the aligners will help you use the elastics and buttons without jeopardizing how aligners fit over your teeth.
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