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How many Invisalign attachments is average?

dkstubbsNov 7, 2017
My teeth aren't that crooked, I only have small cosmetic changes to make, however I have 19 huge attachments stuck to my teeth that are very uncomfortable. From other reviews, I feel I have an excessive number of attachments.

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Dr. Natwarlal Tibrewal, BDS
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Answered on Nov 8, 2017
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Dr. Emery Cole, DMD, FAGD
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Answered on Nov 8, 2017
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Natwarlal Tibrewal, BDS

Hi, Invisalign a wonderful system for straightening teeth and has been used to treat more than 4 million people world wide. Your case is a simple one and can easily be done with Invisalign. As of today, not only mild to moderate, even most complex cases can easily be treated with Invisalign. 

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Supriya Verma, DMD, FAGD

Muscle hypertrophy is a result of overuse of the muscle.  This can happen when one is clenching or grinding their teeth very hard. It is usually the masseter muscle near the angle of the mandible or lower jaw that can take on a very square look.  If you find yourself clenching your teeth wit...

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Emery Cole, DMD, FAGD

You should only develop a "square face"/jaw line if your masseter muscles hypertrophy due to excessive clinching and grinding onto the aligners or orthotics placed into the mouth.  This happens frequently without orthodontics too and can be controlled or reversed with Botox.  This can also be ag...

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