Tooth reshaping, also called enameloplasty, is a simple cosmetic treatment that changes the outline of a tooth by carefully removing a tiny amount of enamel. It\u2019s usually done to smooth an uneven edge or make the shape fit better with the teeth around it.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A slightly uneven front tooth, especially one that catches your eye every time you look in the mirror.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Minor differences in tooth length can be softened, though your dentist needs to leave enough healthy enamel in place.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A rough or oddly shaped edge can be smoothed out, which often makes the tooth feel better against your tongue too.<\/p>\r\n
Invisalign moves teeth. Tooth reshaping changes their shape. Simple distinction, but it matters.<\/p>\r\n
Generally, yes, when a dentist decides the tooth is suitable for reshaping and removes only a small amount of enamel. But enamel doesn’t grow back, so this isn’t something to treat like getting a haircut.<\/p>\r\n
A straighter smile isn’t automatically a better-shaped smile. That’s the bit worth remembering.<\/p>\r\n
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