Unlike many other cosmetic dental treatments, no special steps are needed when recovering from tooth reshaping. It\u2019ll be important, however, to keep up with the basics of dental hygiene:<\/span><\/p>\n

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• Brush properly twice a day.<\/span><\/li>\n
• Floss at least once a day.<\/span><\/li>\n
• Keep up with dental check-ups (twice a year).<\/span><\/li>\n
• Avoid smoking<\/span><\/li>\n
• You should also call your dentist if your teeth feel rough afterward. This may be a sign of plaque or tartar build-up or another issue with the procedure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Summary<\/span><\/h2>\n

  Tooth contouring, also known as odontoplasty or enameloplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that aims to reshape your teeth to correct the appearance of your smile. While there are limitations to what it can do, this treatment can shorten overlong incisors, fix minor chips and cracks and pits in tooth enamel, and make your teeth more symmetrical. <\/span>While this is a painless, well-tolerated procedure, there are a couple of risks. Risks include temporary tooth sensitivity, increased risk of tooth decay or damage, or yellowing of the teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n

  While no specific steps are needed for aftercare, you should still monitor dental health, brush twice a day, floss daily, and get regular dental care.<\/span><\/p>\n

  While it\u2019s easy to dismiss work like tooth contouring as merely \u201ccosmetic,\u201d it\u2019s important to remember the many benefits of having an even, attractive set of teeth. It can be stigmatizing and difficult to feel unattractive or to feel you have to hide your teeth. With effective intervention and the help of a good dentist, however, you may find your confidence restored. And that\u2019s something worth smiling about.<\/span><\/p>\n

  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/span><\/h2>\n

  Is teeth contouring permanent?<\/span><\/h3>\n

  Since teeth contouring involves physically filing down and reshaping your teeth, it is permanent work. As such, the decision to go ahead with this treatment should be a very careful one. You and your dentist will need to weigh the potential impact of tooth contouring as it\u2019s irreversible.<\/span><\/p>\n

  Is teeth contouring painful?<\/span><\/h2>\n

  The enamel of your teeth that gets filed and reshaped during tooth contouring doesn\u2019t have any nerves in it. Therefore, you won\u2019t feel pain during the procedure. Generally, no anesthetic is needed, though patients who are concerned about discomfort can request it.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  What is Tooth Contouring? Tooth contouring, also known as odontoplasty or enameloplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes teeth by removing enamel, enhancing the appearance, and addressing minor issues. Benefits of Tooth Contouring While tooth reshaping isn\u2019t appropriate for every case, there are a number of key benefits to having this work done. These include: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":14742,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[121],"tags":[91],"class_list":["post-14741","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cosmetic-dentistry","tag-cosmetic-dentistry"],"yoast_head":"\n