Owwwwwww!!!?!

Owwwwwww!!!?

my tooth is all pointy and sharp and it's scratching my tongue every time I talk or chew or swallow. how can I file it down or something?

4 weeks ago
would a nail file really work?

Let your dentist take a look at it.... Did this just develop or has it always been that way? If it is a new development and you notice any other marks, indentations, flattened or faceted type marks on your teeth, you may have developed a tooth grinding habit in your sleep that you may not be aware of and you can do serious damage to your teeth. In that case you need a night guard to keep from doing real damage. It's called Bruxism and the guard is referred to as an occlusional guard. I started to have to use one. It sucks for a few nights but you get used to it.

Added:
I would like to add. My old dentist didn't seem to think the grinding was a problem that warranted any attention... two years passed and I did noticeable damage to my teeth. My new dentist immediately had me fitted with the guard and said it was the best thing I'd do for my teeth to stop damage. But 2 years worth of damage occurred while my previous dentist ignored it. Not all dentists are the same and we need to take things more seriously than they do sometimes. I am pretty mad about the damage that could have been prevented. Not saying this is your problem, but just throwing it out there just incase... because I had no idea and wish someone would have helped me save the sharp/rough areas on my teeth.

Oh - and the person who is bored enough to thumbs down my misfortune, does that really make you feel superior? sad.