Teeth Contouring
What Is Teeth Contouring?
Teeth contouring, also known as dental contouring or tooth reshaping, is a cosmetic dentistry procedure used to address minor concerns such as small chips or slight inconsistencies in the size and shape of a tooth. During this dentistry service, a small amount of tooth enamel is carefully removed to alter the shape or length of a tooth, resulting in an improved overall look.
Benefits of Teeth Contouring
Cosmetic dentistry doesn't have to mean involved treatments like dental implants or a full smile makeover. Like teeth whitening, tooth contouring offers a fast, easy way to refine your smile.
Minimally Invasive
This procedure is minimally invasive, involving the removal of a small amount of enamel. The process is conservative and doesn't compromise the overall structure and integrity of your teeth. There is no bleeding from the gums since they are not touched during the procedure.
Fast Results
Tooth reshaping usually can be completed in a single visit to our dental office in Scottsdale, AZ. Improvements in your smile can be seen right away.
Virtually Painless
Since only a minimal amount of enamel is removed, local anesthesia is not usually necessary. Our dentist, Dr. Ann Sielicki, stops contouring the teeth well before any pain from exposing the sensitive inside of the tooth can occur.
Lower Cost
Cosmetic dentistry services often come with a higher out-of-pocket cost, since they're not covered by insurance. However, simpler procedures like teeth whitening and contouring are on the less expensive side, especially compared to dental implants or veneers.
What Concerns
Can Teeth Contouring Address
Teeth contouring is primarily a cosmetic dentistry procedure. However, it may be used in restorative procedures as well to improve your oral health.
Minor aesthetic concerns, such as irregular length and shape of the teeth and chipped, jagged, or worn teeth can be treated with dental contouring. Teeth contouring is typically used as a cosmetic dentistry service; however, it's not necessary to see a cosmetic dentist. Dr. Sielicki is trained to offer you dentistry services on par with a cosmetic dentist.
Dental contouring can add a bit of space between the teeth to aid orthodontic treatment, like Invisalign. Your teeth can only fall into place if enough space is available, and dental contouring adds space that's barely noticeable to the naked eye but makes a big difference. In some cases, tooth contouring can also make flossing between the teeth easier.
Teeth Contouring Process
Tooth contouring can typically be completed in a single appointment.
