Are there any teeth that can be filed down?
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,…
What happens to your teeth after you file your teeth?
After teeth filing you will have a thinner layer of enamel, so it’s important to take especially good care of your teeth. Your dentist will advise you on the best type of toothbrush and toothpaste to use to protect your tooth enamel. Why get your teeth filed?
Can a front tooth be filed down without veneers?
The answer is “yes”. We refer to the procedure as cosmetic contouring. As long as the amount of tooth structure stays in the enamel and does not go deep into the dentin. Many patients contour their teeth on a regular basis without doing porcelain veneers. Good Luck! Dr. David Frey
Is it safe to file teeth down 0.5 mm?
We do file teeth down from time to time for many reasons. I would not recommend to file them done more then 0.5 mm unless something permanent is being planed to place over them. 0.5mm is considered safe and predictable assuming there is no wear of the teeth in the first place.
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,…
After teeth filing you will have a thinner layer of enamel, so it’s important to take especially good care of your teeth. Your dentist will advise you on the best type of toothbrush and toothpaste to use to protect your tooth enamel. Why get your teeth filed?
The answer is “yes”. We refer to the procedure as cosmetic contouring. As long as the amount of tooth structure stays in the enamel and does not go deep into the dentin. Many patients contour their teeth on a regular basis without doing porcelain veneers. Good Luck! Dr. David Frey
We do file teeth down from time to time for many reasons. I would not recommend to file them done more then 0.5 mm unless something permanent is being planed to place over them. 0.5mm is considered safe and predictable assuming there is no wear of the teeth in the first place.
