Enamel Shaping

Enamel Shaping (Contouring) is the process of shaping natural teeth to improve their appearance. Shaping can be used to correct minor cases of crowded or overlapping teeth, smooth rough edges, or make small adjustments to the shape of a tooth. No anesthesia is necessary!

Before: This patient has a small notch in three of her four front teeth.

After: Minor contouring (shaping) of the enamel makes her teeth smooth and natural looking!

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