Fileing teeth (grinding): price, photo before and after, is it possible to sharpen the front teeth

As early as the 19th century, dentists began to use grinding for affected teeth. Then this procedure was used as a means of dealing with caries.

Later, filing began to be used as a means of correcting deformed bite, in the field of prosthetics, and as a way to restore the anterior chewing elements. However, it is important to understand that filing teeth has its limitations and disadvantages, therefore it is not widely used.

Who is indicated and contraindicated

Grinding teeth is a dental manipulation that is aimed at correcting visible defects: uneven edges, damage to the enamel, malocclusion. In addition, they resort to it during operations, using it as a preparatory stage.

The procedure is performed under anesthesia and is therefore not painful.

Photos before and after filed teeth:

Before you go to the tooth filing, a specialist consultation is required. Whether it is possible to file the front teeth depends on the presence of contraindications, which include:

• bruxism (grinding teeth during sleep, appears regularly at night);
• increased enamel sensitivity;
• accelerated destruction of tooth enamel;
• the patient's exposure to bad habits (gnawing nuts with his mouth, gnawing the tips of pens and pencils);
• increased risk of injury to incisors or canines (especially in boxers and wrestlers).

In the event that the specialist did everything correctly, then the teeth will be filed without difficulty. There can be only one nuance - the enhanced sensuality of the enamel. But it lasts a few days, then it goes away. The existing correction options are calculated by the doctor you contacted. Dental grinding is necessary when other correction options, in the opinion of a specialist, will not help.

Technique

The operation to file teeth for alignment takes place in several steps:

1. Preliminary preparation: the dentist gives an assessment of the dental condition. It then determines if there is a need to file the hard tissue. At the end, a conclusion is made about whether the patient has contraindications to the operation.
2. Finding areas with problem areas. To do this, a carbon copy, liquid spray or wax plate is taken, and the dentist identifies irregularities and abnormal heights of some teeth. Those areas that need filing are colored more strongly.
3. Anesthesia and filing. The process is carried out differently in each case. Each patient has an individual dental arrangement. This is also due to the fact that there are different goals that need to be achieved. The individual shape of the teeth, which must be ground off for alignment, is also important.

For example, the treatment of chewing molars. The dentist makes a careful filing of the top layer of enamel from the surface of the tubercles. To file the central incisors, the doctor uses movements along the saw cut in different directions.

There are cases when a preventive execution of the model for diagnosis is necessary, which is based on the impressions of the jaws. Samples received by the dentist are thoroughly reviewed and the filing options are evaluated. Carborundum cutters or diamond burs are standard tools in the operation.

The operation often ends with the polishing and remineralization of the units that have been processed. The dentist applies a special compound to the enamel. It contains useful substances that increase the strength of the outer surface of the tooth cover and reduce permeability.

Possible complications

If we talk about the complications of dental flushing, then, first of all, it is a reaction, expressed in the increased sensitivity of the enamel after the operation. This usually goes away within a week. If the sensitivity persists, you should contact the dentist who did the filing. More, as a rule, complications do not arise if the operation was performed by a qualified specialist, and not an amateur.

Hypersensitivity is an action dentinwhich is under the enamel. He passes many channels through himself. They contain nerve endings. When the thickness of the enamel layer decreases, pressure changes, resulting in pain from hot or cold drinks and foods. During adaptation, dentists advise against eating solid foods, very cold and hot foods, and acidic drinks.

It is recommended to brush the ground teeth with soft-bristled brushes. The toothpaste should also be curative. It is permissible to use special rinses as directed by a doctor.

Home filing

Some people wonder if it is possible to sharpen front teeth at home and how to do it.

If there is a fear of doctors and the operation itself, and there are thoughts about the unprofessionalism of specialists, patients try to file their teeth themselves.

Doctors often say that they are approached by patients whose enamel is practically destroyed as a result of attempts to grind their teeth on their own. It should be borne in mind that no one has professional equipment and instruments at home. Hence the result - it is very difficult to restore the destroyed enamel. Not only enamel is damaged, but also dentin. Cracks of hard tissues immediately appear. Damage to the dentin instantly encourages armies of bacteria to burst into the teeth. The pores are open - there are no obstacles.

Experts, without any reservations, prohibit even trying to do the filing yourself. The patient will not be able to determine the state of the oral cavity and the necessary actions to be taken. Only a professional dentist can perform the operation qualitatively. This is a guarantee of quality and absence of complications.

Price

If you need to file your teeth, the price will depend on what exactly needs to be done.

Procedure	What is the price
Preparation for caries	200 - 300 rubles for one tooth
Enamel processing after braces removal	550-650 rubles
Revealing traumatic occlusion and resurfacing of one tooth	200-300 rubles
Sawing under a crown	550-650 rubles
Sawing a molar for orthodontic construction	150-200 rubles

Alternative tooth trimming methods

Instead of grinding teeth, the following trimming methods can be used:

1. Orthopedic mouth guard. It is made from plastic or silicone. The advantage is that it can be easily removed. This makes it easier to carry out personal hygiene and eating activities. The mouthguard looks aesthetically pleasing due to its transparency and is practically invisible in the mouth.
2. Aliner. This device is used in the most critical cases, when the dental condition is completely neglected (curvature, when the teeth are "clustered" very tightly). Interestingly, when using aligners, there are no unpleasant sensations and irritations.
3. Trainer. This device is used to correct teeth for children under 11 years of age. Usually, with slight curvatures, they are prescribed for a couple of years. Trainers also practice as a fixer of the result after removing braces and caps. The incisors can be filed and sealed cosmetologically.

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