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FAQ About Cosmetic Tooth Contouring
Q: What is tooth contouring and reshaping?
A: Tooth reshaping, or contouring, is one of few "instant" treatments now available in cosmetic dentistry. Dental reshaping and contouring is a procedure that can aesthetically improve certain crooked teeth, chipped teeth, cracked teeth or even overlapping teeth in just one session. Tooth reshaping and dental contouring, is commonly used to alter the length, shape or position of your teeth. Contouring teeth may also help correct small problems with bite. It is common for bonding to be combined with tooth reshaping.
This procedure is ideal for candidates with normal healthy teeth, but who want subtle changes to their smile. The dental contouring procedure can even be a substitute for braces under certain circumstances. It is also a procedure of subtle changes. A few millimeters of reduction and a few millimeters of tooth-colored veneer can create a beautiful smile when performed by a cosmetic dentist, with no discomfort to you.
Q: How do I know whether I am a candidate for tooth contouring and reshaping?
A: If you want your teeth to appear less crowded, lack chips and fractures, have decreased overlaps or to be without pits or grooves in the enamel, this procedure should be discussed with your cosmetic dentist. With a little dental contouring, you can make a huge difference in the way you feel about your smile. Good cosmetic dentistry can give you a smile that is the envy of others. Tooth contouring by a cosmetic dentist does require that you have normal, healthy teeth. Done right, tooth reshaping, or tooth sculpting, is a safe and conservative way to improve your smile. Teeth may become weaker if large amounts of enamel are removed, tooth reshaping should be limited to minor changes or combined with veneers or bonding for the best smile.
Q: How is the tooth contouring and reshaping procedure performed?
A: Preparation for dental contouring and reshaping is a team effort. Our cosmetic dentists even use computer imaging to show you how you will look after the procedure. We will usually mark your teeth with a pen prior to performing the procedure. This helps us in the sculpting process. As our cosmetic dentist sculpts the tooth, imperfections are artfully eliminated or minimized. A sanding drill may be used to remove small amounts of surface enamel gradually. Abrasive strips are then moved back and forth between your teeth to shape the actual sides of your teeth. Then the teeth are smoothed and polished. Usually anesthetic is not needed. Teeth contouring and reshaping usually can be done in one visit.
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