Tooth Contouring

Sometimes minor modifications to the shape or length of certain teeth can dramatically improve the overall appearance of a smile. For example uneven edges can be brought into line, small chips can be smoothed away and angular, masculine looking teeth can be made to look softer and more feminine, or vice versa.

Prior to tooth contouring - incisors look angular and rather masculine.

Prior to tooth contouring – incisors look angular and rather masculine.

After tooth contouring - incisors look softer and more feminine.

After tooth contouring – incisors look softer and more feminine.

Obviously removing sound tooth substance has its limitations and needs to be planned carefully using photographs and models of the teeth to gauge the effect of proposed modifications.