Do I need to sign a consent form before dentist remove Invisalign buttons?

Many patients hate buttons and this is why I like to design treatment plans that avoid buttons, but it is sometimes very necessary to use buttons for optimal results.  In your case, if the dentist placed buttons, but you are not happy with them because of their appearance or the way they feel or the fact that they keep coming off, then it is your right to have them removed.  If your dentist feels that your buttons are necessary, but you don't want them, then it is customary to sign a form that releases your dentist from any blame associated with issues that arise from your not wanting to wear buttons. Good luck to you and I hope this helps. You can "Follow" me on Real Self to ask more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD

There is no legal requirement for things like this, however if that is how the office operates (especially if this is a request outside of normal) then this is logical. If you are asking for button removal but the dentist says they are needed and against it (but honoring your request), then if it were me I would INSIST on signing a form.