Tooth Recontouring in Gaithersburg, MD

At Schneider Family Dentistry, tooth recontouring (also called tooth reshaping) offers a simple, conservative way to improve your smile's appearance. This quick cosmetic procedure can smooth rough edges, adjust tooth length, and create a more balanced, attractive smile.

What is Tooth Recontouring?

Tooth recontouring involves carefully removing small amounts of tooth enamel to improve the shape, length, or surface of your teeth. Dr. Adam Schneider, Dr. Katie Staub, or Dr. Thomas Tran uses precision instruments to sculpt your teeth, creating subtle improvements that enhance your overall smile aesthetics.

Benefits of Tooth Recontouring

  • Quick Treatment - Often completed in a single appointment
  • Painless - Usually requires no anesthesia
  • Immediate Results - See improvements right away
  • Conservative - Preserves natural tooth structure
  • Affordable - Cost-effective cosmetic enhancement
  • Natural-Looking - Creates subtle, harmonious improvements

What Can Tooth Recontouring Address?

Tooth recontouring is ideal for correcting minor imperfections such as slightly overlapping teeth, small chips or irregularities, pointed or overly long canines, and uneven tooth lengths. It can also smooth rough spots and create better symmetry in your smile. This treatment works best for patients with healthy teeth and adequate enamel.

The Recontouring Process

During your appointment at our Gaithersburg, MD office, we'll carefully examine your teeth and discuss your goals. Using specialized instruments, we'll gently remove small amounts of enamel to achieve the desired shape and appearance. The process is typically painless and requires no recovery time. We'll polish your teeth to a smooth, natural-looking finish.

Combining with Other Treatments

Tooth recontouring is often combined with other cosmetic treatments like dental bonding or teeth whitening for more comprehensive smile enhancement. We'll discuss all your options and create a comprehensive treatment plan to help you achieve your ideal smile.

Interested in improving your smile with tooth recontouring? Contact Schneider Family Dentistry at 240-654-3555 to schedule your consultation in Gaithersburg, MD.