Enamel refers to the hard exterior coating of a tooth. Enameloplasty is a cosmetic dental procedure in which small amounts of tooth enamel are removed, reshaped or recontoured to change a tooth’s length, shape, or surface. It is also called tooth recontouring, reshaping, stripping, or slenderizing.
Enameloplasty is often done when teeth are lightly chipped, uneven, pointed, or contain small bumps in the enamel. These imperfections may happen for any number of reasons like grinding teeth, biting onto hard substances, or just plain wear over time. By simply reshaping the existing teeth, you can have a nicer, smoother, more youthful appearance.
Dr. Elliott can restore your confident smile in just one appointment in our Chandler Arizona office by recontouring or reshaping the tooth. And, most patients find the procedure absolutely painless too.