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Is Filing Between Teeth at the Beginning of Invisalign Treatment Typical Practice?

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My 15 year old daughter has just started Invisalign treatment. Is it typical to manually file between certain teeth to make space for movement? Is this done with metal braces, as well? Are there any adverse consequences to this technique?

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