I got my braces off about a year ago, but had to get them put back on due to a faulty retainer that rotated one of my molars and made my bite open (unusual situation, I know). The molar is now almost in the correct position again, but the tooth is oddly shaped and larger than the molar on the other side, making the bite uneven. It's much better than it was before, but it's still not a closed bite.
My orthodontist filed the tooth down a little and it made the bite better, but more filing would need to be done before I get the braces off again, with actual equipment and not just a file. While I really want the braces to be off (mainly because my teeth are experiencing root resorption), I'm a little wary of letting my tooth be filed so much. This is the only thing preventing me from getting my braces off; my other teeth are perfectly aligned.
My questions are:
How much filing can a tooth undergo before it damages the enamel/tooth in general?
Also, is it possible that filing the tooth will impair my bite rather than correct it?
Would it be better to get the filing done by my orthodontist or my dentist?
Thanks in advance. :)