I can not afford veneers and those type of things. I got a retainer to straighten them out, and the orthodontist said he will file down the longer front tooth. I am 16 years old. i also want him to file the sharp tooth at the right. He already filed the longer front tooth a little, but said he will do more when my front teeth get fully straight.
Answer: Confusing problems Hi "confusing problems", I am just now seeing your question and find it to be one that many people have. The short answer to your question is that the teeth can be filed down which I assume has already been done. The longer answer is in regard to the parts of teeth and more specifically in regard to the enamel shell that covers and protects the inner parts. We are born with only a limited amount of enamel, and once lost it cannot be replaced. Of course we can place porcelain veneers; however, even though porcelain can be made to look like teeth, its physical properties are very different. Due to the hardness of porcelain, the opposing teeth well might wear over time, and at age 17 you have plenty of time. The healthiest solution for you would have been to allow the orthodontist to intrude that tooth to align its incisal edge with that of the adjacent tooth so that you would not lose any precious enamel.
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Answer: Confusing problems Hi "confusing problems", I am just now seeing your question and find it to be one that many people have. The short answer to your question is that the teeth can be filed down which I assume has already been done. The longer answer is in regard to the parts of teeth and more specifically in regard to the enamel shell that covers and protects the inner parts. We are born with only a limited amount of enamel, and once lost it cannot be replaced. Of course we can place porcelain veneers; however, even though porcelain can be made to look like teeth, its physical properties are very different. Due to the hardness of porcelain, the opposing teeth well might wear over time, and at age 17 you have plenty of time. The healthiest solution for you would have been to allow the orthodontist to intrude that tooth to align its incisal edge with that of the adjacent tooth so that you would not lose any precious enamel.
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November 12, 2012
Answer: Can my front tooth be filed down?
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November 12, 2012
Answer: Can my front tooth be filed down?
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