A perfect smile – one that is healthy, unblemished, and well-proportioned – is something many people would like to have. If that is something that you desire, your dentist can help bring you closer to your goal by performing cosmetic dental work. Because there are a range of possible visual problems with your teeth, there are multiple treatments that can offer different forms of help. One way your dentist can improve on your smile is through contouring. Contouring involves the careful removal of excess material – gum contouring treatments and tooth contouring treatments are both available.

How Gum Contouring Can Help Your Smile

You may think you have unusually small or stubby teeth, but the problem could actually be due to an excess of periodontal tissue. Your dentist can safely remove a conservative amount of your gum tissue, and reveal more of your teeth. This work can result in a smile that is more attractive, and more natural-looking.

How Tooth Contouring Can Help Your Smile

Tooth contouring can help address an inappropriately large tooth by bringing it down to a more appropriate size and shape. This can be useful when you have a tooth that crowds out its neighbors due to its unusual size, but it can also help treat teeth that are inappropriately pointed. You may opt for a tooth contouring treatment for a genetically flawed tooth, or to help smooth out a tooth with cracks. For teeth that are too small, tooth bonding can add to their size. Both bonding and contouring can be completed in a single appointment.