What are the most cost-effective options to cosmetically improve my canine tooth--it's turned out slightly and has a gap on either side of it. What would be a reasonable price to pay for these procedures?
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October 2, 2012
Answer: Options to fill gap around sharp canine tooth
Hello and thank you for your question.
Short answer is yes, your two front teeth can be filed down. Keep in mind that enamel has a thickness of 1mm on average. Shaving 1-2 mm of each tooth, most likely, will make it sensitive. I would advise recontouring them at most 0.5 mm, so it is comfo...
You have issues with dental cavities, missing teeth, and broken down teeth. Your jaw is like a nutcracker and the back teeth serve as support for the front teeth. With damaged back molar teeth, the bite becomes overclosed resulting in excessive wear of your front teeth...
Most important is determining the cause of the enamel loss at such a young age. It could be eating acidic fruits and holding them in your mouth, drinking excessive carbonated beverages, or acid reflux. Lumineers or another minimal prep veneer technique is an option. I would prefer composite...