Advantages:
Your dentist can remove only a small amount of tooth
enamel, contouring your problem tooth into a more pleasing shape for an improved smile.
The tooth contouring procedure is quick, simple, painless, and inexpensive.
Disadvantages:
There are limits. You may be at risk for tooth
breakage and decay if too much enamel is removed your teeth. If your teeth were uneven
because you grind them, they'll become uneven again until the grinding issue is resolved.
Your dental insurance is likely to cover tooth contouring and reshaping only if it is
needed as a result of an accident.
Next: Photos - Before &
After Dental Contouring
- Introduction to dental contouring
and tooth reshaping
- What are dental contouring and reshaping?
- Who is a candidate for the procedure?
- Procedure description: Dental contouring and reshaping
- Variations on the procedure
- How much does contouring and reshaping cost?
- Pros and cons of getting a tooth reshaping and contouring
- Before and after pictures - dental contouring
- Personal stories from dental contouring and tooth
reshaping patients
- Discuss contouring on the message board
