Filing for Invisalign is minor

Lance Timmerman, DMD answers: Will overbite and teeth crowding weaken teeth?

I have an overbite with crowding of upper teeth. I am concerned, will that 'filing' of teeth reduce the enamel and cause weaker teeth?


Lance Timmerman, DMD
3 months ago
By Lance Timmerman, DMD - Seattle Cosmetic dentist

Sometimes referred to as slenderizing, the filing between the teeth is minor. If you are concerned, ask for some fluoride gel to place in the aligners to help reminerlize

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