Enamel Reshaping

What is tooth improving?
Tooth improving, additionally known as odontoplasty, is a practical, affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure for taking care of a tooth that's damaged, uneven, misaligned, or cracked.

This quick as well as painless treatment involves removing a few of the tooth enamel, and afterwards shaping or lengthening a trouble tooth.

To accomplish a wanted form, we could additionally help you to use a tooth-colored bonding material that connects to and also solidifies on your teeth.

That's an excellent prospect for Enamel improving?
It's important to note, tooth reshaping is designed to correct minor or subtle imperfections on your teeth. It's not an option for major dental issues. If your teeth overlap or are severely crooked or misaligned, your we might suggest dental braces or another procedure instead of tooth reshaping.

To be a candidate for tooth reshaping, you'll need healthy teeth and gums. This procedure involves removing some of your tooth enamel. We cannot perform this procedure if you have decayed teeth, unhealthy gums, or an infected pulp.

Disadvantages of Enamel reshaping.
Enamel reshaping is ideal because there's no healing process, no anesthesia, and usually no numbing agent. In most cases, we can complete the procedure in a single session.

Keep in mind that Enamel reshaping is a type of cosmetic dentistry. There's also the risk we can face while removing too much of your enamel. And if so, you might experience sensitivity to heat or cold.

How does Enamel reshaping work?
For the most part, Enamel reshaping is a simple, fast process. The first step is to have a dental examination and X-rays, so we can check the health of your teeth and gums. If you have weak or thin enamel, we will likely recommend another procedure, such as dental veneers. Getting veneers involves placing a porcelain cover over the front surface of your tooth. This can also improve the appearance of a chipped, cracked, or misaligned tooth.

If you have healthy teeth, gums, and enamel, we will begins the process by removing some of your tooth enamel, this part of the procedure helps minimize imperfections in a tooth.

Next, we will trim or shorten the length of longer teeth, as well as shape and smooth uneven teeth. This can improve your alignment and bite. If you have a chipped tooth or gaps in between your teeth, we can combine tooth reshaping with bonding.

Bonding uses a tooth-colored resin-- similar in appearance to putty-- to mold and further shape a tooth. When applied to teeth, the bonding material hardens and matches the appearance of your natural teeth.

We will applies the bond, shapes it, and then allows it to harden. If you require bonding, this procedure can take an additional 30 minutes to an hour.

Understand that bonding also increases the overall cost of tooth reshaping,

Enamel reshaping aftercare tips
Tooth reshaping and/or bonding is an excellent way to improve the shape and appearance of teeth. However, good aftercare is crucial for maintaining your results. We will provide aftercare instructions.

We will use a bonding agent, although it will harden during the procedure, there's a risk of the resin chipping or cracking. To lower this risk, for example, you should avoid biting your nails, eating hard foods, and chewing gum.

There's also the risk of staining with bonding, so make sure you brush your teeth at least twice a day to avoid teeth stains. You should also reduce consumption of foods and drinks that can stain your teeth, such as coffee and red wine.

Even though there's no downtime after tooth reshaping, you might have some minor sensitivity for a day after the procedure.

Takeaway
A chipped, cracked, or misaligned tooth can lower your self-confidence, and you might hide your smile from others. Dental work can correct many issues, but these procedures can be costly.

The good news is that tooth reshaping provides a low-cost alternative for improving the appearance of your smile. This procedure isn't right for everyone, though. Make sure you understand the pros and the cons.

An odontoplasty can solve minor cosmetic issues, such as small chips, tooth length, and minor misalignment. Depending on the health of your teeth and enamel, we might suggest another procedure to improve your teeth like braces or veneers.

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