Invisalign attachment concerns

I usually put attachments on the 3rd or 4th appointment after you are used to wearing the aligners. I then can remove them later on in treatment if the movements finish early. It really depends on your Dr and you the patient. It can be a nice trick question for your Dr. Ask him if he places attachments on the... more

Invisalign attachments (buttons) are placed at the beginning of treatment. Sometimes, towards the end of treatment, you will do a refinement (a few more trays) that may require an extra attachment or two.

Generally, attachments are placed at the initial insertion visit or at the visit after.  However, the orthodontist or dentist may request attachments to be placed on during various stages of the treatment.  This is particularly true of teeth that cannot have ideally placed attachments at the initial... more

Normally once attachments are put on they stay on until the end of treatment. The template used to place them usually includes all anticipated attachments so you only need to experience it once.