Tooth reshaping focuses on the teeth themselves. A dentist gently removes a very small amount of enamel to change the shape or length of a tooth. The goal is usually to make the teeth look more even, which can change how much gum you notice when you smile.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Short-looking teeth caused by uneven edges can often be balanced with minor reshaping, though there’s only so much enamel a dentist can safely remove.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A slightly different tooth shape may make your smile feel more balanced without touching the gums at all.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 If you’re already happy with your gum line, honestly, this is the option I’d look at first.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Tooth reshaping is usually the more conservative route when the gum line already looks right.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Gum contouring stands out when healthy teeth are simply being covered by too much gum.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Both depend on good planning, because taking away too much tooth structure or gum tissue isn’t something you casually undo.<\/p>\r\n
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