Reshape Your Smile with Dental Contouring

Posted by Dental Centre of Conroe

smilebrunettesweaterYou may worry that the shape or texture of your tooth is one aspect of your appearance that you simply need to accept. Fortunately, with the use of dental contouring, you may reshape the look of your smile. Whether you dislike the length or shape of your teeth, or if you feel concerned about isolated aesthetic problems, this comfortable, efficient cosmetic treatment is here to help. Learn more to find out whether contouring may work for you.

All About Contouring

Contouring is a gentle, simple, cost-effective solution to addressing minor aesthetic imperfections. We consider dental contouring a “subtractive” cosmetic treatment because it removes tooth tissue with the use of a polishing tool. Rest assured, we will remove only a minimal portion of your tooth’s outermost layer to achieve the desired result. You will not require an anesthetic, and we can typically complete the process within one visit.

Gentle Reshaping

When you visit us for contouring, we will discuss your goals, asking you what you dislike about your teeth and what you hope to accomplish. Once we create a plan to guide you toward the smile you desire, we will help you achieve one or more of the following improvements:

  • We may soften teeth that are too pointed or jagged
  • We may reshape your teeth to better complement your features
  • We may reduce the length of a tooth that appears longer than the rest
  • We may improve tooth texture, particularly in the case of pitted teeth
  • We may improve the symmetry of your smile if your teeth display a variety of lengths

Your Candidacy

Dental contouring is a treatment that is meant to improve the appearance of your natural teeth. We cannot use this option to improve dental prosthetics like crowns or bridges. Alternatively, if you are seeking a solution to repair missing or damaged tissue, or to add the appearance of tissue, dental bonding is the treatment for you.

About Your Conroe General Dentist:

The Dental Centre of Conroe, John M Richards DDS delivers distinctive cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry for residents of Conroe, Houston, The Woodlands, Willis, Huntsville, and the neighboring communities. For more information about our services, or to schedule an appointment, contact us by calling (936) 441-4600.