Can Buttons Be Placed on the Inside of the Teeth So You Can't See Them?

asked 11 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Michael J. Thomas, DDS
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I have read a lot of reviews where people are very unhappy with the way the buttons look. Can the buttons be applied lingual to avoid having the ugly bumps where they can be seen?

8 answers to Can Buttons Be Placed on the Inside of the Teeth So You Can't See Them?

Can buttons be placed on the inside for invisalign?

Previous doctors post is incorrect!...buttons (attachments) can be placed on the inside if so requested. They do work better in most cases if they are on the outside and usually they are not very noticeable....many times they are not needed at all!

Robert Waxler, DMD, MS
Saint Louis Orthodontist

Buttons=Attachments. We place them on the outside...

Because its where they are most affective. If placed on the inside they will bother the tongue and eating food will knock them off. A talented dentist can place them so they are not very visible.

Michael J. Thomas, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist

Not the best answer

There are 162 full time engineers and scientists developing the most effective way to move teeth with Invisalign. Those buttons are shaped and placed precisely in a position to provide the best possible mechanical advantage for tooth movement. The design of the buttons is very scientific. On the other hand, your case may not even require buttons. You could place the buttons on the lingual but remember, you might compromise the effectiveness of the treatment. Bottom line,... more

Gilbert H. Snow, DDS
Encino Orthodontist

Invisalign buttons on the inside

Yes, we can place buttons on the inside. It makes taking the aligner more difficult if you have buttons on the inside and outside however. Dr R Kumar BDSLDSRCS

Raj Kumar, BDS, LDSRCS
London Cosmetic Dentist

Clear Buttons Work with Invisalign

"Buttons" are sometimes bonded to the teeth during Invisalign treatment so that you can wear rubber bands with your aligners to correct the bite relationship between your upper and lower teeth. The position of the buttons is determined by the desired action and direction of pull (remember vectors from your high school geometry?) While it may be possible to place buttons on the inside of the teeth, there may be an easier solution if appearance is your major... more

Greg Jorgensen, DMD, MS
Albuquerque Orthodontist

Invisalign Buttons on the Inside of the teeth

Unfortunately the way the buttons are engineered by Align Technology they are unable to be place on the inside (lingual) of the teeth. To be honest unless someone is extremely close you cannot even see the buttons. Hope this helps

Leonard Tau, DMD
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist

Yes, but they are more effective on the outside

The buttons or attachments are far more effective on the outside of the teeth and are really not that noticeable. If you are that concerned about aesthetics you might look into Porcelain Veneers as an alternative. They can often provide "instant orthodontics" and many people make the mistake of going into Invisalign and finding out after treatment that their straight teeth are not as pretty as they really wanted.

Joseph W. Worthington, DDS
Fairfield Cosmetic Dentist