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Cosmetic Contouring

Cosmetic contouring is one of the simplest, most direct procedures for cosmetic dentistry. It helps to enhance your smile by improving the shape, alignment, and size of your teeth.

Reshaping Your Teeth Is Not Just About Good Looks

There are several benefits to cosmetic contouring. When your teeth are properly aligned, maintaining oral hygiene is simpler which will help you prevent dental problems such as cavities. If you have an overlap in your teeth, cosmetic contouring can help to straighten them and help you achieve that perfect smile. It can also be used to help reduce the appearance of gum tissue on the tooth, ensuring that your teeth look uniform when you smile. Cosmetic contouring is also extremely cost-effective, since it is generally a one-time procedure. Once we finish and polish your teeth to the desired look, the procedure is complete, since enamel does not grow back.

This Dental Procedure Gives You Immediate Results

Cosmetic contouring is painless, gentle, and usually can be completed in one office visit. Since the procedure is performed on the enamel of your teeth, which have no nerves, you do not need to worry about pain. You simply get a perfect smile. It is important to note that this procedure cannot be used on all problems, as it only repairs minor cosmetic issues. It may, for example, be used to fix teeth that are too long. However, if your teeth are extremely crooked, cosmetic contouring may not be the most appropriate solution for you because even though the procedure involves removing some enamel from your teeth, we need to leave some of it in place for safety reasons.

Some quick tips about cosmetic contouring: It does not require any aftercare maintenance other than regular dental hygiene. We may recommend a follow-up fluoride treatment. You should also use a toothpaste that contains a high concentration of fluoride. Fluoride strengthens your enamel and protects your teeth from decay. You should also wear a night guard to protect your teeth especially if you have the habit of grinding or clenching your teeth. You should avoid chewing on your fingernails, ice, or other hard objects. All of these tips will help to make your cosmetic contouring last a lifetime.

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