My Attachment keep coming off? (photo)

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I don't know what to do!!!!????? I got my attachments replaced by the dentist( himself this time) and because they was coming off so often he prolong the time in the same tray for 2 more weeks. But by the time I got home and took them off to eat attachment came off again. I'm very upset. I really want it to work but have no idea why they keep coming off. It's 4th time I got my attachments reattached :( is it my fault? But I'm trying to remove my trays very carefully.

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

It's unclear exactly why your buttons are coming off, but it may due to a few things.  Here are the most common reasons that I have seen buttons come off over the last decade.  Reason #1:  The doctor makes the button so perfectly, that it holds the tooth too tight, which makes it extremely difficult to remove the Invisalgin tray.  This problem can be eliminated by the dentist making the button less perfect.  In other words, the button should be made about 25% smaller than the mold permits.Reason #2:  The patient may not be using the best technique to remove the trays.  This is evident when the patient is pulling really hard every time it's removed.  Removing the tray should be simple and fast.  If buttons are attached, there should just be a small click-sound for each area of the tray that is anchored a button.Reason #3:  Reasons #1 and Reason #2 may both apply.Good luck to you and I hope this helps. "Follow" me on Real Self to ask more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD St. Louis, MO

Michael Tam, BDS · Answer

Perhaps the bonding
material being used is expired, or your diet is weakening the bonding in the
material. Acids from certain foods or drinks can cause the bonding to weaken,
or even the bonding being placed in the wrong place may cause it to be more
susceptible to falling off. They may need to try another approach, or no
attachments at all.

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