Can Buttons Be Placed on the Inside of the Teeth So They Can't Be Seen?

Previous doctors post is incorrect!...buttons (attachments) can be placed on the inside if so requested.  They do work better in most cases if they are on the outside and usually they are not very noticeable....many times they are not needed at all!

Because its where they are most affective. If placed on the inside they will bother the tongue and eating food will knock them off. A talented dentist can place them so they are not very visible.

There are 162 full time engineers and scientists developing the most effective way to move teeth with Invisalign.

Those buttons are shaped and placed precisely in a  position to provide the best possible mechanical advantage for tooth movement. The design of the buttons is very scientific.

On the other hand, your case may not even require buttons. You could place the buttons on the lingual but remember, you might compromise the effectiveness of the treatment.

Bottom line, have your Orthodontist show you the computerized model of your teeth with the buttons. In your case the buttons may be a non issue. If they are an issue you might come up with a compromise.

Even if you were to have veneers almost always it is best to use the Invisalign first and then the veneers.That way the size of the veneer will be correct and less enamel will be taken from your teeth. Most often Invisalign will eliminate the need for veneers.

Only a handful of our patients have complained about the buttons