Can Tooth Grinding Dislodge Invisalign Attachments?
August 4, 2011
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If this is the problem, what can be done to prevent invisalign attachments from popping off when grinding teeth at night? Can a bit guard be used on top of invisalign?
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The invisalign tray should not be touching your gum. I would call your dentists and ask them to file the tray down. It may on happen with that tray, if not and it happens more often then the dentist may have to take a new impression and send the trays back
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