{"id":8402,"date":"2021-09-07T08:46:27","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T12:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/?p=8402"},"modified":"2021-08-24T08:52:55","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T12:52:55","slug":"teeth-filing-cost-benefits-and-dangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/teeth-filing-cost-benefits-and-dangers\/","title":{"rendered":"Teeth filing: benefits, costs, and dangers behind at-home filing"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teeth filing is a professional dental procedure, technically known as enameloplasty. It involves the careful removal of a small amount of enamel from the surface of teeth. Also known as teeth shaving or recontouring, the process requires the skill and experience of a dentist, using a sanding tool, laser, or other equipment to reshape the sides or surface of teeth. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we\u2019ll cover the most pressing things to know about teeth filing, including the benefits, costs, and the risks of recent TikTok trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits\u2014why is teeth-shaping so popular? \u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of reasons you may want to change the shape of your teeth. Perhaps you have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/dental-health\/cosmetic-dentistry\/tooth-reshaping.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">minor defects in teeth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you&#8217;d like to repair. Maybe you have an uneven bite, rough molar surfaces or issues related to the length of a tooth, its surface texture, or shape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter the reason\u2014whether medical or aesthetic\u2014there are many benefits to teeth filing that make it a popular corrective choice.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"2964\" class=\"elementor elementor-2964\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f73b7d2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f73b7d2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ab6f21\" data-id=\"3ab6f21\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0ccac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0ccac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Due for a checkup?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b87420a cta_text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b87420a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Find a top rated dentist near you that takes your insurance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ae7ac98\" data-id=\"ae7ac98\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5290808 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5290808\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/?utm_source=organic&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=conversion&#038;utm_term=all_++++_patient+++++&#038;utm_content=valuablecontent__opencare_blog__octg\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-xs\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book now<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical benefits of tooth contouring include:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">repair of minor defects or imbalances between teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased room for incoming teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">greater dental health\u2014removal of minor tooth overlaps decreases risk of decay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">part of dental preparation for a crown (following a\u00a0root canal)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can assist in tooth preparation before the application of braces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evens out your bite\u2014preventing or relieving jaw pain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for cosmetic benefits, they include: \u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an improved smile, with fewer imperfections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a greater sense of confidence in your appearance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a low-cost solution for minor dental repairs or uneven teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, teeth filing is popular for both medical and aesthetic reasons. If you\u2019ve got that one tooth that bothers you\u2014maybe it\u2019s a little longer than the others or a bit crooked\u2014you might be the perfect candidate for this low-cost makeover for your smile.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the risks of teeth filing?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, when a dental professional changes the shape of your teeth through tooth filing, the risks are relatively low.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary concern is the risk of tooth damage through the loss of enamel. This hard, outer layer of the tooth protects the dentin layer inside, as well as the tooth nerve. Enamel protects against cavities and tooth decay as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, this hard-working layer does not regenerate. Once you&#8217;ve lost your enamel, it cannot be replaced. If too much enamel is lost, you can suffer from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excess tooth sensitivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fragile teeth (which are more prone to tooth structure\u00a0damage)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">greater risk of decay<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, it is important that this delicate procedure is performed by a skilled professional andsomeone who understands the nature and fragility of your tooth enamel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dangerous trend &#8211; DIY tooth filing with a nail file<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental and orthodontic professionals across the country are horrified by a new trend on social media in which people are filing their own teeth using nail files. As these inexperienced people use improper files to smooth out any bumps or imperfections, they are risking permanent damage to their oral health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This TikTok trend has dentistry professionals crying foul.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the American Association of Orthodontists, teeth filing has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.aaoinfo.org\/blog\/why-filing-teeth-yourself-is-a-bad-idea\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">irreversible consequences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if not done properly. Once you wear away the protective enamel on your teeth, it is gone for good.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without your enamel, you\u2019re at risk of tooth sensitivity or even losing the tooth itself. This is especially true if the tooth is fragile in the first place. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even popular TikTokers have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/wellness\/tik-tok-teeth-filing-dentist\/2020\/09\/24\/cddc7de0-fcf4-11ea-8d05-9beaaa91c71f_story.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expressed their regret<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over shaving down teeth in a public forum, asking their followers not to act as they have in becoming \u201cDIY dentists.\u201d \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are considering reshaping your teeth for any reason, be sure to consult a dental professional for their advice and skilled service.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common questions about teeth filing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you consider whether or not to have tooth reshaping done as part of an overall dental care plan, you likely have a number of questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few answers to common questions about enameloplasty:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is it done before braces or clear aligners?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaving or shaping teeth is a common step taken before braces are applied or a clear aligner, such as Invisalign, is used for orthodontic purposes. By removing a small amount of enamel, your dentist or orthodontist will create space within your mouth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even a small amount of room to move will allow your teeth to straighten and align more easily with either braces or a clear aligner. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does teeth filing hurt?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The short answer is\u2014no. There are no nerve endings in your enamel, nor will your dentist touch the dentin or root of your tooth through the procedure. In addition, there are few side effects associated with teeth filing and you are unlikely to need any form of anesthetic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does teeth filing cost?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, tooth shaping only requires your dentist&#8217;s time, skill, and specialized tools. As a result, it is far more cost effective than other procedures or forms of cosmetic dentistry, which may involve custom implants or extensive work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth reshaping costs will vary from one dental professional to another and will depend on the amount of work required. Overall, you can expect to pay anywhere between $50 to $300 per tooth. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does insurance cover teeth filing?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of teeth filing unless the required work is the result of an accident or injury. Speak to your insurance provider to ask about their policies and find out if you qualify for coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much enamel is removed?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using advanced technology, your dentist can predict how much enamel should be removed with a high level of precision. While the exact amount will depend on your goals and the nature of your teeth, your dentist will most likely remove somewhere between 0.2 and 0.5mm on each tooth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are concerned about the depth or quantity of enamel that will be removed, speak to your dental professional ahead of time\u2014they can explain in detail and make adjustments, where necessary. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which COVID-19 precautions are needed?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, the dental industry is well prepared for the pandemic with health procedures that have evolved over time. With standard safety measures in place, you can feel safe having any dental procedure done, from teeth whitening to tartar removal, tooth reshaping or a standard set of x-rays. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"2964\" class=\"elementor elementor-2964\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f73b7d2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f73b7d2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ab6f21\" data-id=\"3ab6f21\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0ccac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0ccac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Due for a checkup?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b87420a cta_text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b87420a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Find a top rated dentist near you that takes your insurance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ae7ac98\" data-id=\"ae7ac98\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5290808 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5290808\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/?utm_source=organic&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=conversion&#038;utm_term=all_++++_patient+++++&#038;utm_content=valuablecontent__opencare_blog__octg\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-xs\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book now<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it makes you more comfortable to know the specific measures your dentist will take to protect your health during the pandemic, speak to them ahead of time so you know what to expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let an expert handle the job<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;ve researched the benefits and risks of this dental procedure, seen the before and after photos, and considered the filed teeth cost, it&#8217;s time to call in the experts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A qualified dental professional will assess the structure and health of your teeth, discuss viable options, and safely reshape your areas of concern. Given the risk of permanent damage, it is important to work with a trusted professional for this procedure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across the country, dentists are trained to skilfully do this work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your area to schedule an initial consultation. You will have the chance to ask questions, share your concerns, and find out if this procedure is right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are interested in tooth contouring for medical or cosmetic reasons, it is important to seek the assistance of a professional. A simple <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-dentist-appointment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dentist appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will give you the confidence of knowing what can be done and how the end results can be achieved safely. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is critical to avoid the pitfall of trying to reshape your front teeth or lower teeth at home\u2014without meaning any harm, you could easily do lasting damage. In essence, your short-term cosmetic goals could force you into a situation in which you need even more significant dental work down the road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teeth filing is a professional dental procedure, technically known as enameloplasty. It involves the careful removal of a small amount of enamel from the surface of teeth. 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