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What Are Invisalign "Buttons" and Where Are They Attached.

I just got my x-rays, etc. yesterday. Can someone explain this attachments/buttons thing to me? That is not something I had been educated on... do...

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How Long Should I Wear the Invisalign Attachments?

I've just gotten my second Invisalign tray today. My dentist placed 4 attachments on my front teeth, and I now have 17 trays all up. How long do I...

3 doctor answers

Whitening with Invisalign Tray and Attachments?

My dentist gave me whitening gel to use with invisalign trays - I have about 3 months left in my initial trays. However, I have a number of...

8 doctor answers

Invisalign - Clear Buttons?

I Just Got Invisalign.  All Advertisement Shows Completely Clear Trays. I was upset that my doctor put all these white colored buttons on my...

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Invisalign Refinement. is my Second Go,

I am on tray 6 of 11 (top) and 21 (bottom), with 2 attachments (top) and 5 (bottom). I am 62 years old, and had braces many years ago. My orthodontist...

10 doctor answers

Back Vs Front Placement of Invisalign Button

With Invisalign, I understand that it is now possible to place the buttonattachments on the BACK of the teeth to make it completely hidden. Is this...

2 doctor answers

Do the Invisalign Attachments Stay on for the Entire Treatment?

I got 18 on the first appointment which I'm rather unhappy about as I thought my teeth seemed pretty good in the first place and am a little...

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2 Days Post Invisalign:

I got my invisalign w/attachments yesterday. I feel as though I have cement or glue in places where it shouldn't be. When I flossed last night, I...

6 doctor answers

How Do You Fix a Gap Thats Been Created Between the Teeth Due to Over-drilling? (photo)

I just went to my orthodontists office because one of the attachments (or buttons) came off when I was taking off my Invisalign and needed it...

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