Teeth contouring and reshaping at Parrock Dental

Contouring or reshaping is an effective way to fix small dental imperfections like chipped or uneven teeth to give you a whole new reason to smile.

  • Quick and convenient
  • Improve your oral health

What is tooth contouring and reshaping?

Cosmetic contouring involves minor alterations or shaving of the teeth to smooth away rough edges or uneven teeth. The procedure involves the surface of the tooth being prepared, roughened, and bonded with composite material that is the same colour as your natural teeth. The final step is polishing to produce a natural shine.

The treatment aims to create natural looking restorations at an affordable cost. At Parrock Dental the procedure can be completed in one visit, which makes this a very popular treatment, but they do require care. Tooth bonding can chip or stain quite easily, giving it a limited aesthetic life.

Cosmetic contouring is a great short term fix for some dental issues, with treatments such as porcelain veneers providing a longer-term solution

Teeth contouring and reshaping for an improved smile

Discoloured teeth, gappy smiles, chipped, fractured, or odd shaped teeth can all be fixed with tooth contouring and reshaping in Gravesend and Northfleet.

Tooth contouring after teeth straightening treatment is also very popular, as orthodontic methods focus on realigning your teeth only and not fixing chipped or broken teeth. These types of dental issues can be quick to correct, and the cost of tooth contouring is relatively inexpensive. A beautiful smile can really boost your confidence and give you a new look

The tooth contouring treatment process

Your dentist will take X-rays of your teeth to determine the amount of pulp you have in each tooth. This ensures there is enough bone to support your teeth once they have been filed down and reshaped.

Just the right amount of tooth enamel needed to reshape your teeth will then be removed. The simple process will even out long teeth and reshape others to leave you with a good bite and alignment.

A combination of treatments for a happy smile

Teeth reshaping or contouring is a minor procedure that is often combined with other cosmetic dental treatments, including composite bonding, veneers and teeth straightening. Combining treatments in this way can help your dentist here in Gravesend and Northfleet fill in gaps and chips in your teeth, leaving you with a well aligned smile.

Before and afters with dental veneers at Parrock Dental