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How "Dangerous" is It to Have my Overlarge 2 Front Teeth Filed Down?
I have overlarge front teeth. The teeth surrounding them are all normal sized and well-placed; my 2 front teeth don't simply appear overlarge because the teeth next to them are too high. I asked my dentist if he could file them down, and he said yes. When I went online for information, I saw a number of hysterical warnings about how filing leads to horrible permanent sensitivity, tooth decay, etc. But my sister had hers filed with no issues. How safe is filing? How much filing is too much?
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LynnC23
in West Bend, WI
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Can You File Down Long Front Teeth?
You would certainly be fine having your dentist shorten your front teeth, but it is hard to tell you exactly how much without a picture or exam. Each individuals enamel and bite is different and these both determine how much enamel can be removed safely. Find a local dentist and have them discuss your options with you. Good luck.
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Can Front Teeth be Filed Safely
Your two front teeth should be longer than your other teeth in a natural smile. If you feel they are too long the biting edge can usually be reduced about 1 mm safely. Have it done without any anesthetic so if you start to sense any sensitivity you definitely stop at that point.
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Filing teeth-Risks and Prevention
There are definite risks to filing teeth indiscriminately. It is important to look at the teeth and see how much enamal is left on the outside and where trimming will take place. Sometimes there is absolutely no risk and sometimes sensitivity can result. It is definitely an individual decision for each person. Talk to your dentist and have him review this or get a second opinion from another dentist. It sounds like other teeth may also not be in their...
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Can teeth be filed down ?
Please post a photo for more accurate response.
Generally teeth should not be filed down randomly . Without seeing a photo, it is hard to answer your question. Minimal filing ( 1mm) is OK under certain circumstances, but not always. Just because your sister is doing OK, does not guarantee you will, and god forbid she may feel sensitivity in the future. Never compare your dental condition good or bad with any one else's. No two people are the same when it comes to the make of...
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