I am finishing my Invisalign treatment and my dentist wants to file the bottom of my front upper tooth so it is aligned with the rest. Is this OK to do? Would this affect the strength of the tooth in any way?
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June 29, 2009
Answer: Slight finishing or contouring of teeth after Invisalign
The most cost effective way to correct a gap between two teeth is bonding. Material that is the same color as your teeth that is added on each side of the tooth.
The short answer would be: No.
Usually insurance with ortho deals with lifetime maximums, and the max is usually used up during the first go-round. If you desired braces again later on and still had the same insurance, you likely would have zero benefits available to you.
Odds are that when you...
I have seen this before with just a few patients. The pain comes from teeth grinding during the day and at night. You should stop clenching your teeth during the day and at night. You will eventually get over it and you will stop clenching your teeth when your body decides that the aligners are...