Cosmetic Dentistry :: Tooth shaping

[staceyr2]

Speaking purely for myself, I was not going to do anything that would be temporary, or that might in any way limit functionality. So that meants any sort of bonding or veneers were right out in my books...

I think I am confused? If you have any material added to the teeth, is it NOT permanent?
I have not consulted with a cosmetic dentist yet, but I am looking into tooth reshaping options. I believe a few of my teeth will need to be filed down, but I have several that were ground down so badly before I got braces. The enamel was damaged on those teeth, so I will need rebuilding and resurfacing to be done. Would that be bonding or veneers or something else? Since I am not doing this purely for cosmetic reasons, however it will be a bonus, I really want to have my teeth as healthy as possible and fixing the enamel damage is primary, so would this still be considered cosmetic?

[switchblades]

I was told by my orthodontist he'd do a little bit of shaping of my lowers, but then last week he did my retainer impressions and the braces come off this Thursday. I can't see him reshaping after making the retainer for how my teeth are now...

Any input?

[Lilypad]

Well, in my case it was such a tiny bit of shaping that I doubt if it would have made any difference if he had waited until after the retainer impressions. It's truly amazing how little they take to make such a big difference. What kind of retainers are you getting?

[GiverSSJ]

I know after my braces come off that I will need my back teeth to be capped due to the damage the crossbite caused on my teeth. Not sure if this would be "considered cosmetic" but it is a procedure that will be done after the braces are off.