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jaswi
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Aint been around, but got a question

#1 Post by jaswi »

Been lurking even though I haven't been posting much. Got a question for yall. Is it common for an orthodontist to re-shape teeth? Like grinding or filing them to be shaped nice? I have several that have always had somewhat jagged edges. I seem to remember when my sister had braces about 12 years ago they made all her teeth look good, but cant remember. What point in treatment would they do it?
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cbushnaq
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#2 Post by cbushnaq »

I had one tooth reshaped after I had my braces for 11 months. It was chipped and he did a minor reshaping. He plans to do a complete cosmetic reshaping after my teeth are completely straightened but he wanted to make that one look better. I did not ask for it to be reshaped, it was my ortho who wanted it done.

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cullenal
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#3 Post by cullenal »

I didn't realise this could be done! I hate the shape of my front two teeth they really kind of ridgey at the bottom. My ortho hasn't mentioned this to me do you think I could just ask her on my next visit?
Oh and do you think it would cost extra? Oh I would be just so happy if I could get this done!! :lol:

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QKate
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#4 Post by QKate »

I had a number of my teeth narrowed (IPR) at the first appointment- so that the teeth have spaces to move into. But my case is funky.
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Qtgirl
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#5 Post by Qtgirl »

Im going to get this done as well. My ortho will do it at the end of my treatment and its included. I dont think it will be painful or anything, but I cant help to wonder :?:

For anyone who has done it before, once your braces procedure is completed and your teeth are filed...will you have to get it done more than once?
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