Did my orthodontist destroy my enamel?

Question

when getting my attachments for invisalign, the tech poured an entire glue syringe in my mouth by mistake so she called the orthodontist and he had to scrape it all out with a drill, I go back home, and first thing I notice is that my 2 upper front teeth feel different, my tounge just doesn't glide on them smoothly like before so I take a mirror and I can clearly see that my teeth are not shiny like they used to be, there is a clear line where he stopped the drilling, they look awful, help!!

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

it is difficult to say anything without seeing your case. it is my request to upload pics so i can guide u better. if one can use standard debonding protocol with polishing thn no chances of any kind of damage to tooth surface.

John A. Merrill, DDS · Answer

I am so sorry that this has happened to you. Most likely there is still some clear bonding material on your teeth. You can go back to the dentist and they can schedule more time to polish more thoroughly or if you're not comfortable see someone else to get all that extra bonding resin polished away. Good luck--unless they polish more than the resin your teeth should be fine.

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Did my orthodontist destroy my enamel?

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