Enamel Shaping, also known as odontoplasty or tooth contouring, is a minimally invasive procedure that involves carefully removing a small amount of enamel, the hard outer layer of your teeth. This allows our experienced dentists to refine the shape, size, and length of your teeth, creating a more balanced and natural-looking smile
Benefits of Enamel Shaping
- Enhancing the overall appearance of your smile
- Correcting minor imperfections in tooth shape, size, and length
- Creating a more symmetrical smile
- Improving the alignment of your teeth
- Eliminating minor chips or cracks
Who is a Good Candidate for Enamel Shaping?
- Have healthy teeth and gums
- Have minor imperfections in tooth shape, size, or length
- Desire a subtle improvement in their smile
- Are looking for a minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry procedure
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Frequently Asked Questions
Enamel shaping can be used to improve the appearance of chipped teeth by smoothing out irregularities and reshaping the enamel. However, for more severe cases, other dental procedures may be recommended.
Enamel shaping is considered safe, but there may be a risk of increased tooth sensitivity.
The duration of enamel shaping depends on the complexity of the case. In general, it is a relatively quick procedure that can often be completed in a single dental visit.
Enamel shaping is typically painless, as it involves removing a small amount of enamel, which doesn’t affect the nerve of the tooth. Local anaesthesia is usually not required.