Reshaping Teeth: How to Fix Your Crooked Smile

Contouring or reshaping teeth is an easy, simple low-cost cosmetic dentistry procedure used for aesthetic purposes.

Who Needs Contouring and Reshaping?

You can opt for contouring if your tooth is :

• Chipped.
• Uneven.
• Misaligned.
• Cracked.
• Your canines are too sharp.
• Your tooth causes cheek biting.

What is the Procedure for Reshaping Teeth?

• The Tooth enamel is removed.
• Then the tooth is either shaped as desired or lengthened.
• For lengthening a tooth-coloured resin is applied that attaches to the tooth and hardens.

Are You a Good Candidate?

• To correct minor/little perfections on your teeth like chipping, and length.
• If your teeth slightly overlap/are very mildly crooked.
• Have healthy gums and teeth.

Who Does Not Qualify for Reshaping Teeth?

• Have decayed teeth.
• Unhealthy gums.
• Infected teeth.
• Very severely crooked.
• Weak/thin enamel.

What are the Advantages of Teeth Contouring?

• Low-cost corrective aesthetic treatment.
• Minor corrections can be treated with extensive treatment.
• Evasive treatment option.
• Improves your smile.
• Improves self-confidence and self-esteem.

What are the Disadvantages Involved?

• Might cause sensitivity to hot and cold stimuli.
• The resin can stain.
• The resin can chip/break.

What Should You do for Teeth Reshaping Aftercare?

• You might have minor sensitivity for a day.
• Avoid nail-biting as the resin might chip/ crack.
• Avoid eating hard food and chewing gum.
• Avoid staining drinks like tea/coffee for two days.
• Brush twice/ day.

So, what are you waiting for? Visit your Dentist today!