Possibility of filing my canines to shorter length?

Of course your tooth can be fixed!  The options may include: composite bonding, porcelain veneers or porcelain crown.  You should see your cosmetic dentist as soon as possible for a consultation.Steven M. Goldy,DDS

If you are still under the care of an orthodontist who made your retainer you should address this question to him/her.  It sounds like these scratches should be able to be smoothed off very carefully but of course this must be evaluated in a clinical setting.Steven Goldy, DDS

Thank you for your question.  beauty is so subjective.  it all depends on what you want for yourself, your smile, and the teeth that show at rest.  you have beautiful teeth.  all the options that you are thinking of are viable options... contouring your 2 front teeth, will...

I understand your concerns and I urge you to see an oral surgeon if you do not have a general dentist.  The remains of this tooth, and any infection needs to be removed.  If you are really anxious about this, IV sedation is a good solution.  Without an xray and proper clinical...

Of course there is a way to fix your front tooth before you get the braces on, and that is absolutely what you should do!   All decay/cavities needs to be taken care of before orthodontics is started.  Please see your general dentist (if you don't have one ask your orthodontist...

For a Chipped tooth the best and most inexpensive remedy is dental bonding.  A dentist will use a tooth colored filling material for repair.  Most of the time we are able to achieve a very esthetic result.  However, depending on the size of the chip, bonding is not as strong as a...