Do you have imperfections, which affect the look of your teeth? Do you feel self-conscious when you smile or meet new people because of chipped teeth or avoid the camera due to overlapping or crowding? If you answer yes to any of these questions, we can help! With tooth sculpting we are able to iron out aesthetic flaws to make your smile look amazing and give your confidence a boost.

What is tooth sculpting?

Tooth sculpting, also known as tooth contouring, is a procedure, which is designed to improve the appearance of individual teeth; it involves trimming away enamel to adjust the size, shape or length of a tooth and can be used to repair chips, reduce the size of a tooth to prevent overlapping and improve the look of uneven and misshapen tooth surfaces.

In reality, the changes made to each individual tooth are fairly minimal; however, the impact on the overall look of the smile is significant.

How long does tooth sculpting take?

Tooth sculpting can usually be completed in a single session once treatment has been planned.

Are there any alternatives?

There are similar treatments, such as aesthetic bonding, which may be more suitable in some cases. When you have a consultation, your dentist will assess your needs and then discuss the possibilities with you. Cosmetic bonding is a popular one-hour procedure, which is commonly used to build up tooth surfaces and repair chipped teeth; it is a painless procedure, which can produce amazing results with minimal fuss. Veneers may also be a solution worth investigating for those who have issues such as spaces between the teeth, chips and staining.

If you’d like to find out more about tooth sculpting, cosmetic bonding or veneers, our dentists will be happy to help; simply call and arrange a consultation at a time that is convenient to you.