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Is roughness left over composite around Invisaligns attachments normal?

yrojas11Oct 10, 2017
I just got my attachments on yesterday for my second set of aligners. Is it normal to have rough composite around the tooth where the attachment is on? Will the roughness go away with brushing or until I am done with the Invisaligns?

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Dr. Sean Mohtashami, DDS
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Answered on Oct 12, 2017
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Dr. Emery Cole, DMD, FAGD
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Hey, I would not suggest veneers as you would be shaving off healthy tooth structure. Looking at the picture you've posted, just a little alignment would do the job for you. You could consider Invisalign for the alignment.  All the best!

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