Dental contouring can often bring new life to old beaten up teeth. It's not just the color that counts, it's also the shape of the teeth. Actually, if you look closely at a number of smiles, many of the teeth in each smile have slightly different colors. As people get older they usually wear down and flatten their teeth, especially the ones that are in the front of the mouth and in the smile. The anterior teeth are not very thick and often develop small cracks and chips with time.

          Dental contouring reshapes the anterior teeth in the smile. Teeth are supposed to have gentle and flowing shapes with definite separation between each other. The biting edges also should be slightly curved and not sharp and straight. The biting edges have embrasures that divide the adjacent crowns. This procedure is done in the dental office, usually takes one appointment which is less than a hour and can usually be done without the patient having to be stuck with any needles. It's almost always a painless procedure. Since enamel is very hard, diamond shaped instruments are used to do the reshaping.

          Dental contouring can be combined with other cosmetic dental work to create just the right smile for each patient. Gum sculpting reshapes the gums when there are irregularities in the gingiva that detract from the smile. Tooth whitening is also used to revitalize old and discolored teeth. Porcelain veneers can completely block out resistant stains and Completely change the shape of a tooth.

          The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. They know that a beautiful smile is not only a great asset but also contributes to the patient's sense of well by allowing a comfortably smile. If you are interested in finding out how dental contouring and Cosmetic Dentistry can do for you, consider scheduling a cosmetic consultation with out senior cosmetic dentist, Dr. Padolsky. Call 404-874-7428 for your appointment. It's the first step in taking great care of yourself.