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    Mar 29, 2009, 03:50 PM
    Canine teeth
    Can you sharpen canine teeth?
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    Mar 29, 2009, 04:32 PM

    Why?
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    Mar 29, 2009, 04:47 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by flossie View Post
    Why?
    Thanks Flossie, I didn't really know where to go with this one either. :confused:
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    Mar 29, 2009, 05:19 PM

    Is there REALLY such a culture J9??
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    Mar 29, 2009, 05:20 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by flossie View Post
    Is there REALLY such a culture J9???
    Yup there is unfortunately.
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    Mar 29, 2009, 05:22 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by J_9 View Post
    Yup there is unfortunately.
    Yeah, there are actually people that either get veneers or gold fronts with fangs... but not sure if this is what the OP was asking...

    ... I'm still confused
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    Mar 29, 2009, 05:23 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by nikosmom View Post
    ...I'm still confused
    Me, too. This is why it's nice to have the whole story rather than a portion before answering.
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    Mar 29, 2009, 05:32 PM

    The word "sharpen" threw me off.
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    Mar 29, 2009, 05:57 PM

    I've smoothed sharp canines before. I guess you could sharpen them for "esthetic" reasons, although I would never do that kind of treatment
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