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Do the Bumps and Ridges on Invisalign Go Away After Geting So Many Trays?
asked 1 year ago by kara in highland in Highland, IN
Latest answer by Greg Jorgensen, DMD, MS
Question viewed 218 times
Tags: amount, bumps, ridges
1 answer to Do the Bumps and Ridges on Invisalign Go Away After Geting So Many Trays?
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When Will the Bumps and Ridges on My Invisalign Go Away?
Invisalign aligners move teeth by applying force via the plastic shells over the teeth. There are some tooth movements that require some additional "surfaces" be temporarily added to your teeth so that the plastic has something to push against. Examples of these movements include turing or tipping a tooth or making teeth longer. These bumps or "attachments" are added to your teeth when necessary and can be removed after they are no longer needed. Most attachments may be...
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Greg Jorgensen, DMD, MS
Albuquerque Orthodontist
Albuquerque Orthodontist