What Is Conservative Tooth Shaping
Using fine diamond instruments and polishing wheels, small chips and worn areas are shaped to restore the tooth to its earlier form, creating a more pleasing appearance.
More About Tooth Shaping
If over time, your teeth have become flattened and chipped, creating an aged appearance, conservative reshaping can create a much more natural, youthful appearance.
If your teeth are reshaped using these techniques, we can create a more youthful appearance without the use of restorative materials. These procedures don’t take long and are so conservative that local anesthetic is not required.
Am I a Candidate for Tooth Shaping?
If your teeth are the proper length and simply flattened, leaving a tooth with sharp corners, tooth reshaping is commonly the treatment of choice. If slightly larger defects are present, reshaping may often be combined with Cosmetic Bonding Procedures.
