Recontouring

Recontouring involves the removal of small amounts of tooth enamel in order to change the length, shape or surface contours of a tooth. It is a relatively quick and painless procedure and is also called tooth reshaping or odontoplasty. It is an effective way to correct minor imperfections and can improve overall dental health, by removing minor crevices or overlaps where plaque or tartar can build up. When recontouring cannot completely fix tooth imperfections, your dentist may combine this treatment with bonding.