Elevate Your Smile Appeal with Quick and Transformative Cosmetic Contouring

Do you have overlapping or irregularly shaped teeth? Or do your gums overshadow your teeth when smiling? It’s time to do something about it! Travis A Bell DDS PLLC offers cosmetic contouring, a simple yet effective treatment for minor imperfections. Many patients are surprised that such a minor upgrade can significantly boost their confidence and aesthetics. 

Want to learn more about cosmetic contouring in Greensboro, North Carolina? Schedule an appointment with Drs. Travis Bell and Janna Matko. Our cosmetic contouring services include reshaping gum and teeth and creating a balanced, harmonious smile with subtle yet impactful adjustments.

What is teeth reshaping/dental contouring?

Teeth reshaping or enameloplasty is one of the cosmetic contouring procedures in our office. This minor cosmetic procedure involves reshaping the enamel to alter the shape or size of your teeth.

Dental contouring addresses: 

  • Oddly shaped or sized teeth
  • Chipped teeth
  • Slight overlaps
  • Excessively pointed teeth

Removing the enamel may sound scary, but it’s a safe and painless procedure. The filing is done gradually, only removing no more enamel than is strictly necessary. Your treatment starts by taking X-rays to examine if the enamel is healthy enough for the procedure. If so, the dentist marks your teeth with a pen to highlight the areas to be sculpted. Then, we use sanding instruments to remove the imperfections before smoothing or polishing your teeth.

What are the benefits of teeth reshaping?

Dental contouring has solid benefits. First, it enhances the aesthetics of your smile, making teeth look uniform. Dental contouring can enhance uneven, chipped, or overlapping teeth, making noticeable differences with small changes.

Other benefits include:

  • It takes a single appointment
  • Affordability
  • Painless treatment—you don’t even need anesthesia
  • Improved oral hygiene

While dental contouring is safe, it has possible side effects like any other procedure. Tooth sensitivity can increase because enamel removal can expose the tooth to cold and hot stimuli. Plus, there’s a chance the tooth may weaken or become more prone to decay. Our dentist will suggest other effective treatments if the risks of teeth reshaping outweigh the benefits.

What is gum contouring?

Do your teeth look unusually small? Are you self-conscious about how much your gum is revealed when smiling? You have a gummy smile, and all it takes is gum contouring treatment in Greensboro. This one-visit procedure removes the overgrown gum tissue to create an optimal gum-to-tooth ratio.

A gummy smile isn’t painful but creates a cosmetic concern. Don’t suffer in silence because of your gummy smile. Talk to our dental team about gum reshaping. The procedure is affordable, simple, and painless.

First, the dentist will examine your gums and mark the amount of gum tissue that needs removal. Then, the gums will be anesthetized to give a pain-free experience. Then, the dentist removes the excessive gum tissues, just enough to achieve a proportional appearance.

Do you need cosmetic contouring near the Greensboro area?

Ready to refine your smile? Cosmetic contouring at Travis A Bell DDS PLLC can enhance the shape and symmetry of your teeth and gums for a more polished look. Call (336) 274-8386 and book your visit today with Drs. Travis Bell and Janna Matko.