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If you’re getting invisalign attachments to straighten your teeth, you may wonder if those plastic trays will be on your teeth forever. Thankfully, the answer is no! Once your aligners have straightened your teeth to the desired position, they’ll be replaced with retainers made of plastic or ceramic to keep them in place and protect them from shifting back out of place. The duration of time that it takes to reach this stage depends on the severity of your malocclusion and the length of time required to achieve treatment goals for your Invisalign orthodontic treatment plan.
What Are Invisalign Attachments?
Many patients are curious about what happens to their Invisalign attachments after they have completed treatment. The short answer is: not much! At our office, we keep your retainers in a sealed container and we don’t take them out until you return for your one-year check-up. A lot of people ask us why we don’t remove them sooner, and our simple answer is that it does not make sense from a hygiene standpoint. These orthodontic devices go directly into your mouth and because saliva cannot reach every part of them, they can build up food debris fairly quickly. If we took these devices out early, we would actually be exposing you to more bacteria than before because now you wouldn’t be removing them daily to clean them as recommended by both dentists and orthodontists alike. So with that said – how long do Invisalign attachments stay on? As long as possible!
When Do They Come Off?
Because Invisalign attachments are removable, you can get rid of them whenever you feel comfortable. In most cases, your dentist will instruct you to remove your aligners for things like brushing and flossing. If you’re not sure when it’s okay to take off your attachments or want more information about how frequently they should be removed, talk with your dentist or orthodontist. He or she may also recommend that you take off your aligners every night before bedtime so they can observe any changes in alignment over time. Of course, if you have any questions about when it’s okay to remove Invisalign attachments. It’s best to clear everything through your orthodontist first; after all, he or she knows what’s best for your smile!
Removing Them Yourself
If you have clear aligners, your dentist will remove them for you in their office. For colored or textured aligners, though, your dentist may instruct you to remove them yourself. That said, it’s not a good idea. Unless you’re very careful when removing aligners—and know how they’re supposed to fit together—you could damage them and make them difficult (or impossible) for your next appointment. The better option is to go back into your dentist’s office where they can remove them properly . . . and also ensure that everything is going smoothly with your treatment. Most dentists charge about $50 for an exam; if needed, prices should be included on your initial quote from the dental practice. But keep in mind: even if you opt out of follow-up visits during your smile renovation, always schedule time to check in with your cosmetic dentist at least once a year.
Having Them Removed by Dentist
Just like when getting a set of braces, you’ll need to go back and have your aligners removed. However, instead of heading down for weekly checkups, you’ll probably only need about four visits total. The first visit will be after wearing your trays for two weeks—which is required before they can be removed—and then one visit every two weeks after that. The appointments will take between five and 10 minutes each, depending on how many aligners you have left. After visiting your dentist four times, you should be all done with Invisalign! You’ll still need to wear retainers following treatment, so here’s some information on what happens if you don’t wear them.
Tips For Maintaining Smiles
When wearing braces, dentists often recommend patients wear attachments. For patients who don’t know what they are, an attachment is a small plastic piece that attaches directly onto braces. These plastic pieces hold orthodontic trays in place over teeth so patients can maintain their smile while simultaneously straightening their teeth. They’re simple and easy to use! Patients simply slip on their custom-made tray which fits snuggly into a slot on each attachment.
Then it’s time for breakfast, lunch or dinner…or snacks between meals if your sweet tooth kicks in! In any case, these handy devices also help prevent food from getting stuck between brackets. A benefit most people may not think about when using them is how keeping appliances clean helps keep you healthy! Between removing food debris from attachments (or having things like spinach stuck between your teeth) and preventing bacteria from spreading, these accessories serve several purposes beyond making you more attractive.
The Importance of Staying Positive During Treatment
Although Invisalign is a great alternative to more invasive orthodontic treatments, like traditional braces, it doesn’t come without its own set of challenges. Chief among these is that you must be diligent about wearing your aligners as directed by your doctor, since a failure to do so can make treatment take even longer than necessary. However, there are other hurdles that may arise when using any orthodontic treatment—these include sore spots on your teeth and gums; irritation from wearing aligners for an extended period of time; or just not being able to wear them due to dry mouth or an illness.
When it comes to problems like these, don’t give up! Fortunately, patients who experience issues with their Invisalign trays have many options available to resolve their problems quickly and easily. First off: try switching out which type of tray you use—for example: smaller ones might help if swallowing causes discomfort, while wider ones will work better if eating causes pain or discomfort. Also, always remove attachments before going to bed at night or leaving home; after removing aligners once a day (when cleaning your teeth). Then simply replace them right away before continuing with normal activities.
Conclusion
And that’s how long your dental work will stay attached. Some may last longer than others, but they should all stay in place for at least 6 months. Your dentist will be able to tell you which attachments are most likely to stick around and give you tips on taking care of them so that they can keep serving their purpose as long as possible. Of course, if you have questions or concerns about what happens when one falls out. Don’t hesitate to call us for more information about dental insurance or. Check out our patient education section for more articles like these!
