{"id":18152,"date":"2022-11-02T12:38:09","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T12:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/?page_id=18152"},"modified":"2022-11-03T12:25:19","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T12:25:19","slug":"tooth-filing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tooth-filing\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth filing: everything you need to know about dental stripping"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta\"><div class=\"meta__users\"><\/div><div class=\"meta__date-modified\">Updated:&nbsp;<span>November 3, 2022<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Depositphotos_532727326_S-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"file the teeth\" class=\"wp-image-10271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Depositphotos_532727326_S-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Depositphotos_532727326_S-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Depositphotos_532727326_S-254x169.jpg 254w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Depositphotos_532727326_S.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>What are the consequences of tooth filing?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Let's be honest, we've all dreamed of having a smile like those of the actors and actresses in the <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/best-toothpaste\/\">toothpaste<\/a> commercials!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, this dream can become a reality thanks to the many techniques that exist in the field of <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/orthodontics\/braces\/\">orthodontics<\/a>. Among them is the filing of teeth. That's what we'll talk about in the following article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_33_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contenus<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tooth-filing\/#What_is_dental_filing\" title=\"What is dental filing?\">What is dental filing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tooth-filing\/#What_is_it_that_drives_people_to_get_their_teeth_filed\" title=\"What is it that drives people to get their teeth filed?\">What is it that drives people to get their teeth filed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tooth-filing\/#How_does_a_dental_stripping_procedure_work\" title=\"How does a dental stripping procedure work?\">How does a dental stripping procedure work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tooth-filing\/#What_are_the_hygienic_and_dietary_measures_to_adopt_after_having_your_teeth_filed\" title=\"What are the hygienic and dietary measures to adopt after having your teeth filed?\">What are the hygienic and dietary measures to adopt after having your teeth filed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tooth-filing\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_filing_your_teeth\" title=\"What are the benefits of filing your teeth?\">What are the benefits of filing your teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tooth-filing\/#Are_there_any_risks_associated_with_this_technique\" title=\"Are there any risks associated with this technique?\">Are there any risks associated with this technique?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tooth-filing\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/tooth-filing\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_dental_filing\"><\/span>What is dental filing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8221;  <strong>Dental filing  <\/strong>&#8220;, &#8221;  <strong>dental remodeling  <\/strong>&#8220;or &#8221;  <strong>dental stripping<\/strong>  &#8220;All of these names refer to the &#8221;  <strong>Interproximal amelioration<\/strong>  &#8220;This is an orthodontic technique that consists of modifying the dimensions or shape of the teeth by slightly reducing the thickness of the dental enamel through instrumental or manual filing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_it_that_drives_people_to_get_their_teeth_filed\"><\/span>What is it that drives people to get their teeth filed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To file the teeth is considered in the majority of cases for aesthetic purposes, but can sometimes be indicated as treatment in certain situations, we list below the most frequent indications of this technique:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The <strong>dento-dental disharmony<\/strong> (DDD), that is to say the lack of harmony concerning the shape or the size of the teeth as for example: too long upper central incisors (commonly called &#8220;rabbit teeth&#8221;), too pointed teeth, a disproportion between the high and low parts of the teeth&#8230;<\/li><li>The <strong>dento-maxillary disharmony<\/strong> (DDM), that is to say when there is not enough space in the jaw to allow a correct alignment of all the teeth causing an overlapping of the latter,<\/li><li>The <strong>black triangle<\/strong>, when a void is formed (generally between the 2 upper central incisors due to the absence of gum tissue at this location) forming an unsightly black shadow,<\/li><li> <strong>Bruxism<\/strong> is the scientific name for &#8220;teeth grinding&#8221;,<\/li><li>Before the installation of a crown or a dental appliance,<\/li><li>Broken tooth(s) due to <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/chipped-tooth-repair\/\">an accident <\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are still other indications for dental stripping, in all cases only the practitioner (dentist or orthodontist) is able to propose it after having precisely evaluated the benefit-risk balance, because yes, this technique involves certain risks that we will talk about below in the article!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, if you suffer from bruxism, and wish to prevent teeth grinding during your nights, we recommend the product Domalium which is on sale on amazon :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_dental_stripping_procedure_work\"><\/span>How does a dental stripping procedure work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get your teeth filed, you need to go to an orthodontist's office. This will follow the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>First he will make a  <strong>panoramic dental radiography<\/strong> in order to determine precisely the maximum thickness of the enamel that can be filed, it is generally between<strong>  0.1 and 0.5 mm.<\/strong>  It differs from one person to another, but it is always done at the expense of areas of enamel that deteriorate naturally,<\/li><li>The operation is performed without anesthesia, but rest assured that tooth enamel is a non-nervous tissue, so you will not feel <strong>any pain<\/strong>,<\/li><li>The actual filing, in this step the orthodontist can use either a diamond bur or disc (mechanical technique), or increasingly fine abrasive papers or a dental file called &#8220;strip&#8221; (manual technique).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The total duration of the operation varies according to the quantity of<a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/?page_id=17847\">enamel<\/a> to be filed, generally about fifteen minutes are sufficient. After the stripping, it is necessary to adopt some hygienic and dietary rules to avoid certain complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_hygienic_and_dietary_measures_to_adopt_after_having_your_teeth_filed\"><\/span>What are the hygienic and dietary measures to adopt after having your teeth filed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Depositphotos_37747129_S-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dental floss\" class=\"wp-image-10274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Depositphotos_37747129_S-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Depositphotos_37747129_S-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Depositphotos_37747129_S-254x170.jpg 254w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Depositphotos_37747129_S.jpg 999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Flossing is recommended after a tooth filing<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After dental stripping, the following rules must be observed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/?page_id=17876\">toothpastes rich in <strong>fluoride<\/strong><\/a> (the majority of toothpastes on the market are rich in fluoride), which helps to <strong>strengthen tooth enamel<\/strong>,<\/li><li>Increase the number of times <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/?page_id=17827\">you<\/a> brush your teeth, ideally after each meal,<\/li><li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/?p=18244\">dental floss<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/?page_id=17894\">interdental brushes<\/a> and tongue cleaners more frequently,<\/li><li>Have a balanced diet (do not force on <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/?page_id=18072\">sweets<\/a>&#8230;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, it is necessary to reinforce oral hygiene measures after a stripping, because the reduction of the dental enamel, which is a very important protective layer, weakens the tooth and makes it more vulnerable to cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_filing_your_teeth\"><\/span>What are the benefits of filing your teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main benefit of dental stripping is that it allows us to remedy the problems of <strong>overlapping teeth<\/strong> (dento-maxillary disharmony) without resorting to a dental extraction, which is more cumbersome and invasive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, this technique is ideal to solve a small detail of your teeth such as &#8221; <strong>rabbit teeth<\/strong> &#8221; which is not a problem in itself but can be a source of complex and the fact of correcting it allows you to feel better in your skin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, dental stripping brings <strong>harmony<\/strong> to the teeth and beautifies smiles, all without undergoing an invasive surgical procedure and source of complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_risks_associated_with_this_technique\"><\/span>Are there any risks associated with this technique?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what dental stripping is and how it works, we'll move on to the less fun part, where we list the possible <strong>risks<\/strong> involved in this technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, it is important to remember that this is an <strong>irreversible procedure<\/strong>! Indeed, once filed, a tooth will never return to its initial shape naturally. It is thus necessary to think carefully before launching out&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, it is important to know that the fact of reducing the thickness of the dental enamel increases the risk of <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/preventing-and-treating-dental-cavities-through-diet\/\">caries<\/a>\n<\/strong>This is why it is important to strictly apply the hygienic and dietary measures mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, we notice that teeth that have been stripped have a greater tendency to <strong>yellow<\/strong> and to show <strong>stains<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other effects of dental filing can be observed such as <strong>increased sensitivity of the teeth<\/strong> to hot and cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, dental stripping can lead to the <strong>devitalization of<\/strong> the filed tooth! This is the most serious complication of this technique. It is however quite rare and is mostly the result of sloppy work or lack of experience of the practitioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing to remember from this article is that dental stripping is an orthodontic technique used to <strong>harmonize the smile and make it more beautiful <\/strong>, but it is not without <strong>side effects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a technique that must be performed by a <strong>professional<\/strong>, because it is done according to a <strong>very rigorous and extremely precise protocol<\/strong> (precision of the order of a tenth of a millimeter) so you should never file your teeth yourself at the risk of damaging them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1657864400174\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What technique should I use to file my teeth?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Tooth filing is done with abrasive strips. If the filing requires a deeper procedure, the practitioner can use a small grinding wheel or a burr.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1657864415785\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is it dangerous to file your teeth?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>This procedure is not without risks. Weakened and more sensitive teeth, loss of vitality, and the appearance of cavities are some of the dangers caused by tooth filing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1657864432856\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is it possible to smooth the teeth?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It is quite possible to smooth teeth with the help of a hydropulper.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"article-data before-content\"><div class=\"article-data__date\"><div class=\"article-data__date-modified\"><time class=\"published\" datetime=\"2022-11-02T12:38:09+00:00\">This article was originally published on&nbsp;<span class=\"2\">November 2, 2022<\/span>&nbsp;and was most recently updated on&nbsp;<span>November 3, 2022<\/span><\/time><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"user-info\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated:&nbsp;November 3, 2022 Let&#8217;s be honest, we&#8217;ve all dreamed of having a smile like those of the actors and actresses in the toothpaste commercials! Nowadays, this dream can become a reality thanks to the many techniques that exist in the field of orthodontics. Among them is the filing of teeth. 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