Overview
Dental reshaping and contouring is a procedure to
correct crooked teeth, chipped teeth, cracked teeth or even overlapping teeth in just one
session. This procedure is even a substitute for braces under certain circumstances. This
is also a procedure of subtle changes. A few millimeters of reduction and a few
millimeters of tooth-colored can create a beautiful smile when performed by a cosmetic
dentist, with no discomfort to you. Tooth reshaping, or dental contouring, is commonly
used to alter the length, shape or position of your teeth.
How is tooth contouring and reshaping
performed?
Preparation for dental contouring and reshaping is a
team effort with your dentist. Some dentists in cosmetic dentistry even use
computer imaging to show you how you will look after the procedure.
Your cosmetic dentist will take x-rays to evaluate the
size and location of the pulp of each tooth to ensure that there's enough bone between the
teeth to support them.
The cosmetic dentist will mark your teeth with a pencil
prior to performing the procedure. This helps the cosmetic dentist in their sculpting
process. As your cosmetic dentist sculpts the tooth, imperfections are artfully
eliminating or minimized. A sanding drill or laser 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 takes one to three
visits.
Contouring teeth may also help correct small problems
with bite. It is common for bonding to be combined with tooth reshaping to achieve a
beautiful smile.
Next: Different
types of dental contouring and tooth reshaping
- Introduction to dental contouring
and tooth reshaping
- What are dental contouring and reshaping?
- Who is a candidate for the procedure?
- Procedure description: Dental contouring and reshaping
- Variations on the procedure
- How much does contouring and reshaping cost?
- Pros and cons of getting a tooth reshaping and contouring
- Before and after pictures - dental contouring
- Personal stories from dental contouring and tooth
reshaping patients
- Discuss contouring on the message board
  
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