Tooth contouring gently smooths uneven, chipped or pointed edges to bring balance and symmetry — often in a single, painless visit.
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.
We study your smile line and mark exactly what to refine.
Tiny amounts of enamel are smoothed and rounded.
Edges are polished to a natural shine — done that day.
For small cosmetic tweaks, the lightest option is often all you need.
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
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.
Book a consultation with Dr. Atwood to see what a little careful reshaping could do for your smile.
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