I Just Got Invisalign. All Advertisement Shows Completely Clear Trays. I was upset that my doctor put all these white colored buttons on my teeth,that look like food, barnacles, or calcium deposits. Most people do not know what these are. Originally I felt excited to get invisalign because I only have slight misalignment, now I feel awful with visible buttons all over my visible front and side teeth. Isn't there clear button stuff? Can I as a pt insist they remove these and only use the clear trays?
February 22, 2017
Answer: Invisalign and "Buttons"
Those buttons surely don't look "invisible" and I can see why you are upset about them after expecting your treatment to be invisible. Here are two options: First, have new ones placed in a less conspicuous shade. There is probably a better shade match for your teeth available. Or second, simply have them removed. If you do this your teeth may not align perfectly because the buttons are designed to help the clear tray "grab" onto your tooth in situations where the tray alone would probably slip. When the aligner is in place a better matching button should be nearly invisible. Remember, of all the ways of correcting your problem, Invisalign is the least visible and most comfortable choice. Try to focus on the lifetime of benefits you'll have after your teeth are straight!
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February 22, 2017
Answer: Invisalign and "Buttons"
Those buttons surely don't look "invisible" and I can see why you are upset about them after expecting your treatment to be invisible. Here are two options: First, have new ones placed in a less conspicuous shade. There is probably a better shade match for your teeth available. Or second, simply have them removed. If you do this your teeth may not align perfectly because the buttons are designed to help the clear tray "grab" onto your tooth in situations where the tray alone would probably slip. When the aligner is in place a better matching button should be nearly invisible. Remember, of all the ways of correcting your problem, Invisalign is the least visible and most comfortable choice. Try to focus on the lifetime of benefits you'll have after your teeth are straight!
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Invisalign - Clear Buttons?
Judging by your picture, ou are a beautiful lady, and you desirve the best!
As I can see it, you have options. As a patient, you of course can ask to remove attachments (buttons). Please do not expect results to be as nice as Invisalign software projected, if you decide to do that. Those bottons are scientifically researched and strategically placed there with a sole puprose to get your teeth straighter in a shortest period of time possible. I agree with you you, the ones in your mouth are very visible though.
I believe if you ask your dentist to replace them with color matching to your teeth, you both will be happier.
Hope this helps.
With your dental health in mind,
Michael Ayzin, DDS
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Invisalign - Clear Buttons?
Judging by your picture, ou are a beautiful lady, and you desirve the best!
As I can see it, you have options. As a patient, you of course can ask to remove attachments (buttons). Please do not expect results to be as nice as Invisalign software projected, if you decide to do that. Those bottons are scientifically researched and strategically placed there with a sole puprose to get your teeth straighter in a shortest period of time possible. I agree with you you, the ones in your mouth are very visible though.
I believe if you ask your dentist to replace them with color matching to your teeth, you both will be happier.
Hope this helps.
With your dental health in mind,
Michael Ayzin, DDS
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