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Only dentists can look at this without wincing

Considering how sensitive people’s teeth can be, it’s understandable that many people would look at this photo with curled toes and an uncomfortable expression. However, the procedure that involves cutting these grooves into the teeth is more common than it may seem.

These weird grooves are the proper way to prepare teeth for veneers. That’s because the grooves that are shaved into the teeth serve as a guide for the rest of shaving. If a dentist goes deeper than these grooves, they risk damaging the crowns. That doesn’t make it any easier to look at, though.