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If your teeth have become damaged after an accident or are deteriorating from the aging process, a tooth contouring and reshapingprocedure could improve the aesthetic appearance of your smile and restore your teeth to a healthier state. An experienced and qualified cosmetic dentist can recommend a treatment plan that can fix damaged teeth and restore your smile.
Tooth Contouring and Reshaping Procedures
Tooth contouring and reshaping procedures are among the instant treatments available for restoring teeth after an accident, misalignment or smaller problems such as a chipped or cracked tooth. In some cases, this procedure can be performed as a substitute for braces and results in a beautiful smile.
In order to perform this procedure, your cosmetic dentist will need to take X-rays of the facial region to evaluate the tooth. Your teeth will be marked, and the dentist can then sculpt the tooth to correct any imperfections. This process may involve using a sand drill or laser to remove some surface enamel and to reshape the actual tooth. Your teeth are then polished smooth. In some cases, your dentist may perform a tooth bonding procedure in conjunction with the reshaping.
Advantages of Tooth Contouring and Reshaping
- Can perfect chipped or fractured teeth
- Creates better alignment and a more feminine or masculine smile
- Can be combined with veneers or bonding
- Typically requires between one to three visits
- No anesthesia required
Disadvantages of Tooth Contouring and Reshaping
- Limited to only minor changes of the tooth
- A fairly conservative approach to improving the appearance of the teeth
- Teeth can become weaker if large amounts of enamel are removed
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Procedure Snapshot
- Avg. Cost: $200
- Candidate: Gaps between teeth, crooked or cracked teeth
- Length: 15-30 minutes per tooth
- Treatment: One
- Results: Permanent
- Back to Work: No downtime
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