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Can Tooth Grinding Dislodge Invisalign Attachments?

asked 10 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Dan Hagi, DDS
Question viewed 313 times
Tags: teeth, braces, grind, movement, sleep

If this is the problem, what can be done to prevent invisalign attachments from popping off when I grind my teeth at night? Can a bit guard be used on top of invisalign?

3 answers to Can Tooth Grinding Dislodge Invisalign Attachments?

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Invisalign attachments popping off.

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
Dan Hagi, DDS

Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign and nite guards

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.
Gabriela Hricko, DDS

New York Orthodontist
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Tooth grinding does not dislodge Invisalign attachments

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
Mazyar Moshiri DMD, MS

Saint Louis Orthodontist

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