Tooth contouring is used by Burlington orthodontists, Discover Orthodontics, to shape the appearance of your teeth. They do a really great job changing smiles ever so slightly without the intensive or invasive work of most other cosmetic dental procedures. If you want to see what Discover Orthodontists can do for you with tooth contouring, contact them today.
First Thing You Should Know about Tooth Contouring
Dentists and orthodontists will very carefully grind away little chipped areas or uneven tooth edges. They use the same tools used for polishing teeth and repairing cavities. After the edges are smooth, the dentist or orthodontist may choose to add a little tooth-colored amalgam to cover and protect the area.
Second Thing You Should Know
The process works best on front teeth, but it might be used on teeth in the back. If tooth contouring is used on the back teeth, it's meant to get your bite to align or address a chipped area. In the front, tooth contouring is more about making your teeth look perfect.
Third Thing: Tooth Contouring Is Used to Prep Teeth for Veneers
The teeth that you intend to veneer need to be smooth to start. Grooves are added prior to applying a dental adhesive and the veneers, but the edges of teeth have to hide behind the veneers. The dentist or orthodontist takes great care to make your teeth shaped just right for veneers (if you are going to get them).
Fourth Thing: It's Quite Painless
Tooth contouring doesn't hurt at all. The dentist or orthodontist never hits the pulp of the tooth where the nerves are because contouring is superficial. At most, you might feel the grinding tools or the vibration against the tooth. If you do happen to feel something, just let your professional know.
Fifth and Last: All of Your Teeth Can Be Shaped to Fit Your Mouth
Canines that are a little long, incisors that are chipped or wide, and molars that don't quite fit together all benefit from contouring. Discover Orthodontics looks for the easiest way to make your bite fit together. If more invasive measures or other cosmetic approaches are needed, they discuss that with you before proceeding.
If you would like to get a demo on a single tooth to see how tooth contouring changes the appearance of teeth, contact the Burlington orthodontists at Discover Orthodontics today to make an appointment.