Invisalign treatment has become a vastly popular treatment method amongst many orthodontic patients. As traditional metal braces become less desired, Invisalign aligners seem to become more and more ideal. Similar to metal braces, Invisalign aligners gradually straighten teeth in order to achieve the smile you have always wished for. However, what some may not know is that with Invisalign treatment certain individual cases may require small attachments or buttons to promote movement in the proper areas.
Attachments are small, tooth colored shapes made of composite that help provide an extra grip for the aligners, which help to apply force to specific teeth that may be more difficult to move. Buttons are small bracket like shapes that are applied directly to teeth that serve as an anchor so that the orthodontist can introduce rubber elastic bands to the treatment plan.
If you are a patient and have Invisalign buttons, it is important to be mindful when brushing and flossing, especially with a WaterPik. Although the buttons are firmly attached to teeth, it is possible for one to come off without careful maintenance. While we recognize that buttons may make at home hygiene more difficult, it is still just as important to continue to brush and floss regularly.
Should you ever have the experience of a button coming off, please call an Invisalign provider immediately so that a provider can evaluate your situation and propose a proper solution. Buttons coming off may negatively affect your next set of aligners causing shifting to occur if the aligners can no longer fit properly in the mouth without the buttons. We do not encourage you to come up with a “do it yourself” method to create new buttons or attempt to keep your aligners on with a thought up method.
With a shelter in place mandate was in effect for much of March, all of April and early May 2020, we know many patients are eager to get back into our office and get their Invisalign treatment back on track. We are doing everything possible to help as many patients as we can. Please call as soon as you can to book an appointment so you do not have to worry about the loss of a button causing problems with your teeth shifting.
Fortunately, now that North Carolina and most of the country has reopened, we are able to see more patients on a daily basis. If you have the issue of Invisalign buttons falling off, contact us today and we will be able to get you in one of our offices in North Raleigh, Downtown Raleigh or Wake Forest as soon as possible. We do not want you to wait several weeks or even months to solve this issue. If you have an orthodontics or dental emergency, do not hesitate to contact your orthodontist or dentist immediately.
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We understand that with the new decade upon us, you would hope that there would be a better solution to any buttons coming off! However, the creators of Invisalign are still working on troubleshooting this issue.
In the event that you experience an Invisalign button falling off or are interested in learning more about Invisalign treatment, please do not hesitate to give Gladwell Orthodontics a call! Our staff would love to have the pleasure of treating your orthodontic needs and answering any questions you may have. We have three offices located in Raleigh and Wake Forest for your convenience. We can assist you at our North Raleigh, Downtown Raleigh or Wake Forest orthodontics office. Do not allow a lost button to cause the Invisalign treatment plan to extend out over many more months than initially diagnosed.
