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If you have recently been to the orthodontist, then you have probably discussed teeth shaving. You probably are wondering what teeth shaving is and if it is beneficial to you.<\/p>\nIf you have recently been to the orthodontist, then you have probably discussed teeth shaving. You probably are wondering what teeth shaving is and if it is beneficial to you.<\/p>\n
First, teeth shaving doesn\u2019t involve shaving hair off your teeth. Teeth shaving is used by orthodontists to help straighten your teeth. This article will cover everything you need to know about it.<\/p>\n
Teeth shaving isn\u2019t actually as scary as it sounds, and it is a very beneficial procedure. The process goes something like this.<\/p>\n
Your dentist will first measure all the teeth in your mouth from an X-ray. They will then compare the size of all your teeth to the size of your mouth.<\/p>\n
If your teeth are crowding your mouth, then your dentist will recommend shaving your teeth before they recommend placing braces on your teeth.<\/p>\n
Anyway, the actual process of teeth shaving involves your dentist using a saw and grinder to narrow your teeth. These are not narrowing your teeth by a noticeable amount either. This narrowing is usually just a few millimeters for each tooth, but it does add up when spread across all the teeth in your mouth.<\/p>\n
Does it Hurt?<\/strong><\/p>\n Fortunately, teeth shaving doesn\u2019t hurt. Yes, we know shaving your teeth with a saw and grinder sounds extremely painful. However, it doesn\u2019t hurt because it simply removes the outer layer of your tooth. This outer layer doesn\u2019t have any nerve endings, so you don\u2019t even feel anything. There are nerve endings inside your teeth though, which is why it hurts when you fully break your teeth.<\/p>\n Does Teeth Shaving Require Anesthesia?<\/strong><\/p>\n No. As mentioned earlier, there are no nerve endings on the outside of your teeth. This means that no anesthesia is required since there is no pain.<\/p>\n Does it Damage Tooth Enamel?<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes. Tooth shaving will damage enamel<\/a> at first. It is inevitable. However, your dentist will repair any damaged enamel to prevent any tooth decay.<\/p>\n Does it Make My Teeth Whiter?<\/strong><\/p>\n No. Teeth shaving does not make your teeth whiter.<\/p>\n Often when you have teeth shaving done, \u00a0your dentist will also whiten your teeth at the same time. This has led to many people thinking that teeth shaving results in white teeth.<\/p>\n The extra space between your teeth allows for the teeth to align from the braces properly. Without teeth shaving, your teeth wouldn\u2019t become straight from the braces. Instead, your teeth would end up crowding together and turning in awkward positions. It just wouldn\u2019t work out.<\/p>\n Furthermore, teeth shaving is sometimes a necessity for adults since their pallets and jaws have already finished<\/a> developing, which means the dentist cannot make adjustments to them.Usually, a dentist would adjust the structure of the teeth by attempting to change the hard pallet and soft pallet. As mentioned earlier, that is not really an option for adults.<\/p>\n Teeth shaving is still an option though.<\/p>\n Also, do not worry about the small gaps between your teeth. Your orthodontist will adjust the wires in your braces so that all the gaps will close. The gaps are so small that most people won\u2019t even be able to notice them. You will likely notice them and want them closed though. They tend to get lots of food stuck in them.<\/p>\n Other Reasons for Teeth Shaving<\/strong><\/p>\n There is more than just one reason that your dentist will recommend teeth shaving. It\u2019s usually done for cosmetic purposes though. Some of those other purposes include the following:<\/p>\n Cosmetic\u00a0<\/strong>Re-contouring<\/b><\/p>\n Cosmetic re-contouring is shaving<\/a> your teeth to make them appear straighter. It doesn\u2019t involve braces or anything like that. Re-contouring is usually done for the front two teeth as those are the most visible.<\/p>\n In fact, this is the most frequent reason that people get their teeth shaved. It\u2019s a relatively simple process and is a painless procedure (as all teeth shaving procedures are).<\/p>\n If you have a broken or missing tooth, then your dentist may need to shave the adjacent teeth to ensure that the replacement tooth fits properly. This is not too common of a reason to have your teeth shaved, but it does happen occasionally.<\/p>\n Again, do not worry when you hear \u201cteeth shaving,\u201d it\u2019s a perfectly normal part of getting a replacement tooth. It is especially common for the pointed teeth due to the closeness of the teeth.<\/p>\nWhy Your Dentist Recommends Tooth Shaving<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Your dentist usually has a good reason for everything that they do. In this case, teeth shaving is a necessary step that your dentist must take before placing braces in your mouth if your teeth are too crowded.<\/p>\nReplacing Teeth<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Reshaping Teeth to Ensure that a Denture Fits<\/strong><\/h3>\n