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A member asked:

Is it possible to shave your teeth if pointy?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Charlene Sojico answered

Yes: Your dentist can do that for you.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/25/2012

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Dr. Craig Uhl answered

Perhaps: Your dentist will be able to assess the choices available to you.

Dr Armendariz agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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Are lower incisor teeth supposed to be the same height as canine teeth. The dentist shaved mine down and i think i lost a little more due to enamelwear.

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Is it possible for teeth grinding "shave" or chip metal fillings?

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Had bone shaved under tongue & 7 lower teeth pulled,now have severe hurting earaches, what causes this? Only 10 days out. is it blocked sal glands?

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Can a dentist shave off your teeth too much during a dental cleaning? what about when she scrapes off the tartar? my gums hole is bigger than last tim

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I just received my temporary dental bridge. My teeth that were shaved are feeling a bit sensitive. Its been 5 days and I was woken up by pain where my bridge is located. Its a throbbing pain. Is this normal? Dead nerve? Tight/loose bridge?

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