Xtra tooth enamel?!?!?!

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#1 Post by **angelxdevil** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 9:01 pm

Im getting my braces soon and my orthodontist told me at my consoltation that i have xtra enamel on my second from the middle on the top tooth, which is why it sticks out,and part of the reason why i have an overbite, she said that she will gradually grind it back, and i was wondering A) does it hurt when they grind the tooth and B) how likely is it that i will end up getting a root canal because the nerve gets exposed.
Thanx very much any answers would be greatly apreciated!!

#2 Post by **jenns91civic** » Sun Dec 18, 2005 9:37 pm

Couple of tips for you:

1.) Put your ticker in your signature line instead of your avatar....

2.) Search the boards for interproximal reduction and you'll find a lot of information on what it is, how it's done, and what you experience during it.

#3 Post by **dr.j** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 3:56 am

It won't hurt and unless the doc absolutely "tomahawks" your tooth you will not need a root canal.

dr.j