My trays have indentations meant for attachments but my orthodontist told me she frequently doesn't use attachments because "they can get in the way of things we want to do." Is that normal? I've never heard of an orthodontist who didn't use the attachments when the Clin-check and the aligners clearly call for it. Thoughts? She's an Elite provider so I hate to doubt her but that seems weird.
January 11, 2016
Answer: Invisalign Question Attachments are to assist in moving the teeth more efficiently--there can also be bumps and indentations that are not to have an attachment on the tooth-- these are to add pressure or change the biting surface while in treatment. You ask a question where it is difficult to address--the main thing is that the teeth continue to track well--this means that your aligners continue to fit well and be like a second skin over the teeth--as long as that holds true the teeth are moving correctly.. I hope this helps..Dr Merrill
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January 11, 2016
Answer: Invisalign Question Attachments are to assist in moving the teeth more efficiently--there can also be bumps and indentations that are not to have an attachment on the tooth-- these are to add pressure or change the biting surface while in treatment. You ask a question where it is difficult to address--the main thing is that the teeth continue to track well--this means that your aligners continue to fit well and be like a second skin over the teeth--as long as that holds true the teeth are moving correctly.. I hope this helps..Dr Merrill
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January 11, 2016
Answer: Attachments Invisalign uses attachemnts to help direct forces for specific tooth movements. If the Clin-check that she showed you had attachments then they should be put on. Otherwise, she should have made those adjustments on the clin-check and asked for a clincheck without attachments. If you have any doubts get a second opinion.
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January 11, 2016
Answer: Attachments Invisalign uses attachemnts to help direct forces for specific tooth movements. If the Clin-check that she showed you had attachments then they should be put on. Otherwise, she should have made those adjustments on the clin-check and asked for a clincheck without attachments. If you have any doubts get a second opinion.
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