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One topic that a lot of people get confused over is whether it is safe to have their two front teeth filed down. First, it is important to understand what this treatment process involves. Second, you have to understand that your two front teeth probably have the greatest impact on your oral appearance so any decision shouldn’t be taken lightly. In this article, we examine what filing process involves, and the pros and cons of filing down the front two teeth.

First, teeth filing is essentially the process of reshaping your teeth. A lot of people consider filing their front two teeth if their shapes are uneven. For example, if one tooth is longer than the other, they may file the longer tooth so it aligns with the rest of the jaw. In some cases, the dentist or orthodontist may suggest you put on braces first to try and correct the teeth misalignment. Obviously, there are major cons with braces that discourage people from going through with them.

First, there is the appearance issue. No one likes to have shiny metal parts sticking out from their mouth. Although, some of this issue can be resolved with colored braces, they still stand out too much. Second, braces take a while to take effect. You may have to put on braces for a few months in order for the teeth to align correctly. As a result of these disadvantages, teeth filing becomes a popular choice for those who want to reshape their teeth. So are there any major dangers involved with teeth filing?

In the end, one should know that teeth filing isn’t suitable for everybody. You should only have your front two teeth filed down under special circumstances. Since you are essentially shaving away some parts of the tooth, there is a possibility that you can damage important layers such as the teeth enamel.

This is the outer layer of the teeth which provides protection for the inner parts such as the dentin and the pulp. When you weaken the teeth enamel, your teeth may become more sensitive so you’ll experience more pain as you eat, drink, and brush your teeth.

If there is a huge disparity in size between the first two teeth, teeth filing should definitely not be an option. In such a scenario, the dentist would probably offer options such as putting braces on or applying dental veneers to your teeth.

The latter option is more of a temporary solution than a permanent one. A dental veneer is basically a shield you place in front of the abnormal tooth. A dental veneer is made to look like a natural tooth so it hides any teeth misalignment you have had previously.

As I mentioned earlier, unless your front two teeth are under special circumstances, a dentist will probably refrain from using teeth filing treatment unless it is absolutely necessary. There may be better treatments out there but it isn’t easy for someone to suggest until they have examined your teeth condition.

If possible, get the opinions of more than one dentist before you go ahead with any treatment. Teeth filing may not be covered by your dental insurance because it is considered a ‘cosmetic’ procedure so make sure you also have that checked. In general, you are looking at paying anywhere between $50 and $100 for a normal teeth filing procedure.