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What should I do if my invisalign attachments broke or if they were never placed fully in the first place?

Henry ZNov 4, 2013
Hi, I got my first set of trays and attachments on on thursday, oct 31st. I didnt notice that two of my attachments on the front teeth in the top row are not completely there. From what I see on the aligner, there should be a full square of the attachment on each of the two teeth, but whats actually on my teeth are only a little fraction of that square. I am wondering if that will affect the movements of my teeth.

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Dr. Jay Neuhaus, DDS
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Answered on Nov 6, 2013
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Dr. Sue Wendling, DMD (retired)
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Palatal expansion occurs along the midline suture of your palate and will most definitely affect the development of your midface (cheek bones). This expansion (if done slowly) is permanent. Palatal expansion benefits also include a broader smile and healthier airway, not to mention creating...

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Some attachments are more important than others. If your orthodontist didn’t mention anything it was probably not one of the crucial once. He can always add new attachments or remove some of the old once as needed when a refinement is done.

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If it seems to fit the same you are probably okay. You can certainly damage them if you do that in the future and place too much force. Then a new aligner might need to be ordered.

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