Recontouring or reshaping teeth, which is also referred to as odontoplasty, enameloplasty, stripping, or slenderizing, is a procedure that removes small amounts of tooth enamel to change a tooth’s appearance or size. The procedure is usually done to improve the overall appearance by balancing the smile.

Recontouring is an efficient, conservative cosmetic treatment. It’s quick and painless, and the results can be notice immediately. Recontouring is an effective method to correct minor imperfections such as chipped teeth, bulges or pits in a tooth enamel, slightly irregular tooth shapes and the length of teeth. Recontouring is often combined with other cosmetic procedures such as bonding or veneer placement but does not generally require pecial care or follow-up.

Because only surface enamel is removed in tooth reshaping, there’s no pain or discomfort during the procedure and no anesthesia is required. Recontouring often Improves overall oral health by eliminating gaps and overlaps where tartar and plaque can accumulate and lead to gum disease.