Category: Tooth Contouring and Reshaping Tips

Unlike many other cosmetic dental treatments, no special steps are needed when recovering from tooth reshaping. It’ll be important, however, to keep up with the basics of dental hygiene:3 Brush properly twice a day. Floss at least once a day. Keep up with dental check-ups (twice a year). Avoid smoking You should also call your dentist if your teeth feel… Continue reading Aftercare

As with any dental procedure—and despite your dentist’s best efforts—there are some potential risks to tooth reshaping. The enamel layer is very thin—only about 2.6 millimeters—so dentists have to be very careful; problems can arise if too much is taken off. Tooth contouring may cause: Temporary tooth sensitivity to hot or cold Increased risk for tooth decay… Continue reading Potential Risks

While tooth reshaping isn’t appropriate for every case, there are a number of key benefits to having this work done. These include: It’s a more conservative method than other cosmetic dentistry approaches. It’s painless and very well tolerated. Recovery is immediate; you can resume normal eating and drinking afterward. Contouring can help change anatomy or… Continue reading Benefits

Tooth reshaping and contouring is performed by a dentist or cosmetic dentist in the office. Here’s what you need to know about how it’s done: Painless procedure: Tooth filing just occurs on the outer, enamel layer of your teeth. Since this layer doesn’t have nerves, it’s a painless procedure. However, you can request an anesthetic if you’re concerned about… Continue reading What to Expect at the Procedure

Generally speaking, dental or tooth contouring is an elective cosmetic procedure. This treatment is not appropriate for all patients and all cases. The conditions best treated with this procedure are:2 Small chips or cracks in the teeth Pits or bulges in tooth enamel Shortening overlong teeth (especially pointy ones) Minor misalignments of the teeth Uneven smile… Continue reading Are You a Good Candidate?

Tooth contouring, also known as tooth reshaping, enameloplasty, or odontoplasty, is a cosmetic dental procedure that fixes minor issues with your smile. It involves removing small portions of tooth enamel to correct chipped, cracked, or crooked teeth or improve their appearance. This work, performed using specialized instruments or removable strips, is generally painless and well-tolerated.1 This article provides a… Continue reading Introduction