Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures to Change the Shape of Teeth

Cosmetic dentistry treatments like tooth reshaping and contouring can be used to improve the way that your teeth look. The procedure involves making small alterations to the outer layer of your teeth. Issues that can be fixed with tooth reshaping and contouring include crooked teeth that overlap, small chips, abnormally pointy cuspids, and poorly-shaped teeth.

How cosmetic dentistry uses tooth reshaping to improve smiles

Cosmetic dentistry aims to enhance the way that a person's teeth look. It is a field of dentistry that specializes mainly in issues that affect the appearance of teeth. As a bonus, fixing cosmetic issues often leads to restorative benefits as well. For example, improving the appearance of a tooth with a crown also restores its function and protects it from further damage.

Reshaping a patient's teeth involves using abrasion techniques and dental tools to remove small layers of teeth enamel. X-rays are typically taken prior to teeth reshaping to make sure the patient's teeth and gums are healthy enough for the treatment.

The dentist will use a dental pen to mark areas on the patient's teeth that need to be sculpted. A sanding tool is used to carefully remove imperfections to the tooth, and sanding strips are used to sculpt the tight spaces between teeth. The patient's teeth are smoothed out and polished to complete the treatment.

Pros and cons

Wondering if teeth reshaping and contouring is right for you? Here are pros of this cosmetic treatment:

• It is an affordable way to improve the way that teeth look
• It is a painless procedure that is done without administering a local anesthetic; only a small layer of enamel is removed during the treatment
• The procedure improves the patient's overall dental health by removing areas where tartar and plaque build up; it also makes it easier to brush and floss teeth
• Teeth reshaping can negate the need for braces for minor cases of crowded teeth, as it can be used to make teeth appear straighter

Other important things to note about teeth reshaping and contouring:

• The changes made to the patient's teeth are subtle, and the procedure cannot be used to drastically change the appearance of a person's teeth the way restorations like veneers can; those who are looking to dramatically improve the way their smile looks should consider those options
• There is always a risk of a tooth getting damaged during teeth reshaping; removing excessive amounts of enamel can lead to increased teeth sensitivity and a tooth breaking apart

We can sculpt the smile you want

Not particularly happy with small imperfections on your teeth? Teeth reshaping might be what you need to improve the appearance of your teeth. It is a minimally invasive, painless procedure that can be used to fix issues like teeth overlapping each other. Call or visit our San Dimas clinic to learn more about how the treatment works.

Request an appointment here: https://sandimassedation.com or call San Dimas Family and Sedation Dentistry at (909) 740-8294 for an appointment in our San Dimas office.

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