If you have uneven teeth, don’t worry, as there are solutions to the problem. Recontouring or teeth reshaping (also called odontoplasty, enameloplasty, stripping or slenderizing) is a procedure in which small pieces of tooth enamel are removed to adjust the teeth’s shape, length, or surface. The process is usually done in order to balance the look of smile.

To request a teeth reshaping, you must be inspected whether you are an appropriate candidate for recontouring. To do this, your dentist may take an X-ray of your teeth, to determine the size and location of the tooth’s pulp. If the enamel is too thin, recontouring may not be possible. There are other solutions though, like bonding or veneers.

If the dentist decides you are good to go, the procedure will be the following: the dentist will use a sanding disc or a fine diamond bur and remove some part of the tooth enamel. Then they will shape and smooth the sides of your teeth, before polishing them.

Odontoplasty does not affect the pulp of the tooth, so an anesthetic is usually not needed.

So, if you want to make your smile look better by fixing uneven teeth, look for a dentist specialized in recontouring. You should think it over thoroughly though, as the lost enamel cannot be replaced.

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