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Will Filing Teeth for Invisalign Affect Teeth Strength?

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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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