Can Tooth Grinding Dislodge Invisalign Attachments?

Invisalign attachments are used to help in the movement of teeth during invisalign treatment. If you are grinding your teeth severely then the aligners might help protect your teeth during treatment. It is unlikely that you will grind through the aligners or that attachments will pop off. The aligners cover the attachments and the force that is produced while grinding is unlikely to be transmitted to the attachments. Typical treatment involves wearing the aligners 2-3weeks and then changing... more

Hi- If you are a severe grinder and clencher, it is possible to wear a stress guard at night to relieve some of the grinding pressure. This stress guard should given to you and monitored by your orthodontist or dentist, and should be a bulk fit, not customized, as your teeth are moving with the invisalign.

Generally speaking, tooth grinding actually helps to seat your aligners better and to move your teeth into them. The presence of two layers of plastic between teeth also helps to separate them apart. Additionally, most Invisalign attachements are more towards your gum than the edge of your teeth. Invisalign, when setting up the case, tries to avoid "collisions" of the cusps of your teeth from any attachement. If there is a collision, they notify the doctor. Thus, ask your... more