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What Is Tooth Contouring & Reshaping?
This procedure is also known as enameloplasty or odontoplasty and is a cosmetic dental procedure designed to correct minor imperfections. During treatment, a tiny amount of tooth enamel is removed. The enamel may be removed from the front and the incisal or biting edge of the tooth. Enamel can also be removed from the sides, thereby reducing the tooth’s width.
Removing this amount of enamel will not harm the tooth.
Treatment can often be completed during a single visit.
Common Issues That Can Be Corrected with Tooth Contouring & Reshaping
This procedure could help you if you have any of the following issues, including:
- Small chips in teeth.
- A jagged or sharp edge on a tooth.
- A tooth that is slightly too long.
- Slightly overlapping teeth.
- Slightly uneven teeth.
Benefits of Tooth Contouring & Reshaping
- Treatment can provide quick results.
- The procedure is entirely painless, so no local anesthetic is needed.
- No downtime is required afterward.
- Tooth contouring and reshaping is very affordable.
- Treatment can create a more balanced and harmonious smile.
- Results are permanent, although quite subtle.
The Tooth Contouring Process Step-By-Step
Treatment typically takes 30 to 60 minutes per tooth, and the process is as follows.
Step One: Consultation & Evaluation
Our cosmetic dentist will need to assess your teeth, discuss your goals and desires for this treatment, and ensure you are a suitable candidate. During this appointment, we will determine which teeth could benefit from teeth contouring in NYC, and provide a custom treatment plan outlining the costs and time required.
Step Two: Enamel Reshaping and Polishing
Our dentist will carefully reshape the enamel where needed. Once shaped, the enamel is polished to create a smooth, natural-looking appearance.
When to Consider Teeth Reshaping?
This treatment is ideal for individuals with healthy teeth and gums, and is suitable when only minor imperfections need to be addressed.
It may be less ideal for someone with weaker or thinner tooth enamel, as removing more enamel during teeth reshaping in NYC could weaken the tooth.
We may not recommend this treatment if you have larger cracks or chips in your teeth or signs of tooth decay. Instead, another restorative treatment may be more appropriate, such as dental bonding, porcelain veneers, or crowns.
Combining Tooth Contouring & Shaping with Other Treatments
Tooth contouring and reshaping are often used in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures to achieve a more conservative treatment approach. For example, this treatment works very well with dental bonding, where we can gently reshape tooth enamel before using dental bonding to create a more perfect appearance.
It can be used with orthodontic treatment. Reshaping or narrowing a tooth by removing a small amount of enamel can help create a more perfectly aligned smile.
Aftercare Tips
Looking after your teeth after this treatment is straightforward. Ensure you maintain good oral hygiene and avoid habits that could harm your teeth, such as biting down on hard objects or nail-biting.
Tooth contouring and reshaping is a very affordable procedure and ideal when only subtle tooth improvements are needed to create a more aesthetically pleasing smile.
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