How can I safely grind my front tooth down?!
Question: I have a bottom tooth in the front that is a little taller than the rest of my teeth so when i bite down it hits my top teeth and its putting a hole in one of my top teeth. I have veneers (just to have a dentist look at it would be $1200 and I dont have any money and it would have to be a dentist because of the veneers, those free medical schools dont do that). How can I grind this 1 tooth down so its shorter? Anyone ever heard of someone doin that?
Answers: I have a bottom tooth in the front that is a little taller than the rest of my teeth so when i bite down it hits my top teeth and its putting a hole in one of my top teeth. I have veneers (just to have a dentist look at it would be $1200 and I dont have any money and it would have to be a dentist because of the veneers, those free medical schools dont do that). How can I grind this 1 tooth down so its shorter? Anyone ever heard of someone doin that?
If this offending tooth is in premature contact with opposing teeth either or both teeth would become sensitive to continual percussion. Dentists use Articulating Paper to mark the contact points, you can use ordinary Carbon paper. Place between teeth close and grind and you will see the point that needs lowering. An abrasive Nail file should do the trick a little at a time, and being a front tooth should be a simple procedure, but remember the trick is little by little may achieve your wishes.
If you grind it chances are you will hit a nerve and then your screwed.
you can not safely grind your tooth down even a little bit not only will it give you a tooth ache that won't go away it's also very bad for your teeth and can cause problems.
If you are that concerned about how the tooth appears go to the dentist and see about getting your teeth capped or something.
I am not sure where you are from, but all the dental schools in California, as far as I know, have no problem dealing with existing veneers or even putting them on.
Since you have veneers, it seems that you must value your smile and you have obviously already invested in it.
Your best bet would probably be to see a dentist (or dental school) to see why your teeth are moving like that. More than likely they weren't doing that when you had your veneer(s) put on.
There also may be some other ways to fix the problem besides grinding that specific tooth. Only a dentist who has seen you can really help you choose your best option. Good Luck
NO SAFE WAY.. get a part time job then go to a dentist
go to your dentist
You can't see your Dentist!! DMD