Dental Services · Tooth Contouring

Small reshaping,
big difference
to your smile.

Tooth contouring gently smooths uneven, chipped or pointed edges to bring balance and symmetry — often in a single, painless visit.

1 visit
Often same-day
Painless
Usually no anesthetic
Instant polish
Subtle, natural result
The idea

Refinement, not reconstruction.

Also called reshaping or enameloplasty, contouring removes tiny amounts of surface enamel to even out length, soften a pointed canine or smooth a small chip. The changes are subtle — but the eye reads symmetry instantly.

It's quick, comfortable and one of the most affordable cosmetic touch-ups — and it pairs beautifully with whitening or bonding for a bigger lift.

~30 min
Typical visit
No drilling
Gentle polishing
Permanent
Reshaped for good
How it works

A careful, light touch.

01

Map the edges

We study your smile line and mark exactly what to refine.

02

Gently reshape

Tiny amounts of enamel are smoothed and rounded.

03

Polish

Edges are polished to a natural shine — done that day.

Compare

Contouring, bonding or veneers?

For small cosmetic tweaks, the lightest option is often all you need.

OptionBest forTimeRemoves enamel
ContouringUneven edges1 visitA tiny amount
BondingChips & gaps1 visitNone
VeneersA full makeover2–3 weeksMinimal, permanent
Is it for you?

Contouring suits you if…

You have slightly uneven or pointed edges

A small chip is bothering you

You want a subtle change without major work

Your enamel is healthy and strong

Good to know

Contouring questions.

No — because we're only smoothing surface enamel, which has no nerves, most people need no anesthetic at all.

The reshaping is permanent, so we're conservative and only remove what's needed. We'll show you the plan before starting.

Absolutely — contouring plus whitening (and sometimes bonding) is a popular, affordable mini-makeover.

Refine your smile

One small tweak away.

Book a consultation with Dr. Atwood to see what a little careful reshaping could do for your smile.

2478 Patterson Rd, Suite 22, Grand Junction, COMon–Thu · 8 – 4:30