Carson City Teeth Shaping and Dental Contouring Cosmetic Dentistry
Sometimes a wonderful smile doesn’t require major dental work. Subtle changes via minor tooth reshaping, contouring, and bonding can create natural, confidence-boosting smiles for patients in Carson City.
At Absolute Dental, our focus on comfort, our experienced professionals, and quick, dramatic results all make our office ideal for teeth shaping in Carson City. Here’s how dental bonding for reshaping teeth, laser tooth contouring, and cosmetic tooth shaping in Carson City can help you achieve the perfect smile.
Teeth shaping (officially known as odontoplasty or dental contouring) is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure for minor chips, uneven teeth edges, pointy, or slightly overlapping teeth.
The procedure typically involves carefully removing small amounts of tooth enamel to smooth, shorten, or reshape teeth for symmetry and a more attractive appearance.
Teeth reshaping in Carson City is quick, generally uncomplicated, and often completed in a single visit. In almost all cases, it’s generally painless.
Dental Bonding and Smile Sculpting — A Complete Solution
Dental bonding is often combined with reshaping for excellent results.
Dental bonding is a tooth-colored resin. It is applied to fill, lengthen, or change tooth contour. It’s then hardened with a light for natural-looking fixes. It’s great for chips, rough edges, and minor spacing.
Together, teeth bonding and shaping in Carson City address multiple concerns — chipped, cracked, or slightly misaligned teeth, gaps, or rough enamel.
Are You a Good Candidate for Teeth Reshaping?
Teeth shaping is best used for people who have minor cosmetic imperfections in their teeth. It’s also good for people who want quick results and would rather stay away from more involved procedures like veneers, braces, or crowns.
Those who may be good candidates for tooth contouring in Carson City include:
Those with minor imperfections or would like shape changes.
Those who have enough healthy enamel.
Those with no active tooth decay, gum disease, or infection.
Tooth contouring is not great for severe crowding or bite problems.
At Absolute Dental, we offer realistic expectations and clear communication about desired results. Your dentist will always evaluate your oral health before performing any procedure, including tooth contouring.
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You’ll receive an exam and possible dental X-rays to ensure the tooth’s health and that there is sufficient enamel.
We’ll mark the area for reshaping, then gently use a sanding disc, fine diamond bur, or laser to gradually shape the tooth.
We’ll then polish and smooth the tooth for your final look.
Bonding, if used, follows reshaping steps.
Most patients feel minimal to no pain and rarely is local anesthetic needed. Most procedures finish within 30 to 60 minutes and can be performed the same day. There should be minimal downtime after the procedure as well.
Laser Tooth Contouring and New Cosmetic Innovations
Laser contouring may also be used for extra precision and fast recovery. Laser contouring reduces vibration and the discomfort associated with it versus traditional tools. This method is ideal for minor enamel, gum, or edge smoothing procedures.
Caring for Shaped or Reshaped Teeth
In most cases, you can treat recently shaped teeth just like you would your natural teeth and there is no special “recovery period.”
The process is not suited for severely misshapen or weak teeth.
The process is not a replacement for orthodontics and those with major alignment or bite problems.
We Accept Most Dental Insurance
Absolute Dental is a preferred provider for most insurances, unions, and hotels that include: Aetna, Ameritas, Boon-Chapman, Caesars Palace, Cigna, Delta Dental, Diversified, Geha, Guardian, Harrah’s, HealthSCOPE Benefits, Health Plan of Nevada (HPN), Humana, Liberty, Met-Life, MGM-MIRAGE, Premier Access, The Standard, Station Casinos, Teachers Health Trust, United Concordia, United Healthcare, Venetian, and The Zenith. We also accept Medicaid.
If you do not see your dental insurance listed here, just give us a call to confirm!
Cost and Insurance for Cosmetic Tooth Shaping in Carson City
Tooth shaping is often quite affordable, and costs about $50 to $300 per tooth. However, it is often not covered by insurance as it’s a cosmetic procedure. Luckily, Absolute Dental offers many ways to pay, including via payment plan.
If you’re interested in the procedure, schedule a consultation, which can clarify fees, options, and any insurance flexible financing support for combined procedures.
Why Choose Absolute Dental for Teeth Shaping and Cosmetic Dentistry in Carson City?
Our skilled team of cosmetic dentists are experienced with advanced shaping methods, and we offer a full range of cosmetic, restorative, and preventive services.
Our practice is family- and child-friendly, and we serve northern Nevada with multiple locations. As always, our service is compassionate, transparent, and tailored to every patient.
No, the reshaping of teeth removes only a small, insignificant portion of enamel. It’s quick, doesn’t hurt, and there is generally no downtime afterward.
In many cases, yes, chipped or uneven teeth can be fixed in a single visit. If bonding is added to the process, that can generally be applied in the same visit as well. In most cases, you’ll be in and out in about an hour.
In general, no. Healthy teeth that have been shaped should not be more sensitive to hot and cold. However, some minor temporary sensitivity can be noted in the first few days after the procedure.
No, neither procedure is better than another. Each is used for specific dental issues. The procedure that is best is the procedure that is best for your teeth and smile.
