What To Expect When Getting Your Teeth Shaped
The first step to getting tooth contouring and reshaping is getting a dental cleaning, exam, and X-rays if it’s been more than six months since your last dental visit. This allows the dentist to check the health of your gums and teeth to ensure you are a good candidate for shaping.Â
You have to have a strong layer of enamel on the teeth. Otherwise, you will need to consider alternative cosmetic procedures. If you are a decent candidate for teeth reshaping, your dentist will use a special dental tool with a unique attachment to help remove imperfections from the tooth.Â
After the procedure, your dentist will give you any special instructions you need to follow. However, although the process is fairly simple, some people might experience minor pain or sensitivity for about a day or two afterward.Â
Benefits of Teeth Shaping
Some of the benefits of teeth shaping include:
- It is a quick, easy procedure that usually only requires a single visit
- Can resolve minor imperfections in teeth with immediate resultsÂ
- More affordable than other cosmetic proceduresÂ
- A painless way to get a beautiful smile
- Aftercare involves avoiding hard foods and chewing on objects, like pens and pencils, until the resin hardens over the next 24 to 48 hours
