Is there a way my tooth can be polished to be smoother?

Q.
Mark, a few days ago I used a metal pik to dislodged some food/substance from the inner surface of my left front tooth but since I’ve done it the surface doesn’t feel like smooth glass anymore but like rough/burning sandpaper. Is there a way that the tooth surface can be got back to being smooth again? It’s getting me down as it feels uncomfortable and I’m worried i’ve filed the enamel off the tooth and done irreversible damage. Thanks
A.
Hi
It’s certainly possible, that if the surface of the tooth or any filling that was there, has been ‘roughened ‘ by the toth pick that it could be polished back to the glassy feeling again. I would advise you to see your dentist asap so that he/she could assess what has happened and advise appropriate treatment for you
Mark
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