Are you embarrassed by major gaps, stains, chips, and cracks in your teeth? Certain dental procedures such as porcelain veneers, crowns, dental bonding, and even orthodontic appliances may be necessary for you. However, sometimes the cosmetic dental needs of certain patients are fairly minor, and require only slight changes to achieve the desired change in smile appearance. In these instances tooth reshaping, AKA dental contouring is a great non-invasive option. Do you have questions about tooth contouring?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Does dental contouring take a long time?
A1. Dental contouring is a relatively conservative approach which is not terribly involved or time consuming, so the cost and commitment are generally low compared to certain other cosmetic dental procedures.
Q2. Is contouring good for my teeth?
A2. In terms of dental health, reshaping may help avoid future cavities because of the smoothing out of cracks, overlaps, and chips that might be great hiding places for bacteria.
Q3. I have heard contouring can make my teeth sensitive. Is this true?
A3. Every case is different, but there can be certainly be some disadvantages to reshaping teeth which you may wish to consider. If you are thinking of opting for dental contouring, tooth sensitivity is something reported as a side effect. Fortunately, this is generally an error of an inexperienced dentist who is overzealous when shaving off tooth enamel. Make sure you go with a meticulous, trained professional with countless procedures under their belt. Dr. Engelberg is an example of a cosmetic dentist who will make sure just the right amount of enamel is removed.
Q4. How dramatic will my results be?
A4. Tooth reshaping is not likely to be extremely dramatic, so be sure that you’re realistic with your appearance changing goals.
ABOUT YOUR ELK GROVE DENTIST:
Dr. Brent Engelberg and his highly-skilled team proudly serve patients and their families from Arlington Heights, IL, and all surrounding communities, including; Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, and the Northern and Northwest Chicago Suburbs. To learn more, schedule a consultation online, or call our office today at 847-259-8030.
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