If someone has chipped or rotated or misaligned teeth, and adding material, whether it’s composite or porcelain, is infeasible or isn’t in the patient’s best interest, then doing some cosmetic contouring, where we change the side, the shape, or rough edges of the teeth, can sometimes provide a nice result.
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Contouring is quicker and often less expensive than other cosmetic services. By removing some enamel from your teeth, you could transform your whole smile. More importantly, you can feel better about sharing that smile with others.
Contouring can be a good way to correct:
- Teeth that look too wide or long
- Particularly pointed canines
- Minor chipped teeth
- Rough spots on teeth
Sometimes reshaping is a good alternative to dental veneers. Reshaping also can be part of a complete smile makeover. Before we recommend contouring, here’s what we’ll will do:
- We first need to take a close look at your teeth. Digital X-rays will show us how healthy your teeth are.
- If everything looks good, we can remove a small bit of enamel so your teeth look more uniform and attractive. When we finish, you will immediately see the improvement.
- While most people find this to be a painless procedure, we can provide dental sedation if that will help you feel more comfortable.
If you’re ready to make a change, talk to a member of our team at Edgewood Dental Care. To reshape your smile with teeth contouring in Edgewood, call us at 859-474-7830 for an appointment. You can also schedule online. You’ll love our extended hours for convenient appointments.
