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A member asked:
Can it hurt to get a tooth filed down?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
It shouldn't: Filed down for a filling, crown or a simple bite adjustment? More information would be helpful. For a bite adjustment the amount removed is minimal. For all restorative treatment you can be given local anesthesia if necessary.
Answered 6/20/2013
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Yes and no: If minimal tooth structure is filed down, it does not hurt. As more and more enamel is taken off; more sensitivity occurs.
Answered 7/6/2013
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Filed: Orthodontists routinely remove a minimal amount of enamel for the purposes of making space for tooth movement. If you are having a filling, crown , veneer, root canal etc, best to have anesthesia, will make for a far better experience for both you and the Dr...
Answered 3/16/2015
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No worry: In modern practice dentist always get you numb before performing dental procedure on a tooth. It is a painless procedure.
Answered 3/20/2015
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