Sometimes, creating a perfect smile doesn’t require major dental work — just a little fine-tuning. Small adjustments to the shape of your teeth or gums can make a big difference in how your smile looks and feels. At Dullat Cosmetic Dental & Implants in San Jose CA, our cosmetic recontouring treatments also known as tooth reshaping and gum contouring offer a quick, comfortable, and minimally invasive way to bring balance, symmetry, and harmony to your smile.
This procedure is ideal for patients who are generally happy with their teeth but feel that minor imperfections, uneven gum lines, or slightly irregular tooth shapes are holding their smile back. With artistic precision and advanced technology, we can transform your smile in just one visit — no downtime, no pain, and instant results.
What Is Cosmetic Recontouring?
Tooth recontouring involves gently reshaping the enamel to improve the size, shape, or alignment of your teeth. This might mean smoothing out rough edges, shortening a tooth that appears too long, or evening out an irregular shape.
Gum recontouring involves reshaping the gum tissue to create a more balanced gum line. This can reduce a “gummy smile” or even out gums that are uneven or cover too much of the tooth surface.
Both techniques are often used together for a more complete smile enhancement.
Is Cosmetic Recontouring Right for You?
You may be a good candidate if:
You have healthy teeth and gums with no major decay or gum disease
You have minor imperfections that don’t require crowns or veneers
You want a quick, affordable cosmetic enhancement
You prefer a minimally invasive approach with instant results
If your concerns are more significant, such as major misalignment or deep discoloration, we may recommend pairing recontouring with other cosmetic treatments like whitening, bonding, or veneers.
Why Patients in San Jose Choose Dullat Cosmetic Dental & Implants?
Use precision tools and artistic skill for flawless symmetry
Offer gentle laser technology for comfortable gum reshaping
Take time to understand each patient’s goals and preferences
Provide honest recommendations on when recontouring is the best choice — and when another cosmetic treatment may be better
Our approach is simple: make the smallest change possible for the biggest visual impact.
What Can Cosmetic Recontouring Fix?
Tooth and gum shaping can correct a variety of small but noticeable issues:
Uneven or jagged tooth edges
Teeth that are slightly too long or too pointy
Minor overlapping of teeth
Small chips in enamel
Excess gum tissue covering teeth (“gummy smile”)
Uneven gum lines
Gums that make teeth appear too short
Combining Tooth & Gum Shaping for Best Results
For many patients, the best results come from combining both treatments. By fine-tuning both the tooth length/shape and the gum line, we can achieve the perfect balance between teeth and gums, making your smile look healthier, more youthful, and more symmetrical.
Aftercare for Tooth & Gum Shaping
Tooth Recontouring: Simply continue your normal brushing and flossing routine. There is no downtime, and you can eat and drink right away.
Gum Contouring: Stick to soft foods for the first day or two, avoid spicy or acidic foods until healed, and follow any special cleaning instructions we provide.
Benefits of Cosmetic Recontouring
Instant Results: Improvements are visible immediately after treatment.
Minimally Invasive: No injections, drilling, or major procedures required.
Painless: Tooth recontouring affects only the enamel, which has no nerves.
Quick: Most treatments take less than an hour.
Affordable: Costs less than veneers or crowns while delivering noticeable results.
Improved Symmetry: Creates a balanced, attractive smile without extensive work.
The Tooth Recontouring Process
- Consultation & Smile Analysis: We examine your teeth and gums, discuss your goals, and decide how much shaping is needed to achieve your desired look.
- Marking & Planning: We outline the areas to be reshaped for precision and symmetry.
- Reshaping: Using fine diamond burs or sanding discs, we gently remove small amounts of enamel to create a smoother, more even appearance.
- Polishing: We polish the tooth surface for a natural sheen that blends with surrounding teeth.
Because the procedure is painless and requires no recovery time, you can leave our office with a refreshed smile the same day.
The Gum Contouring Process
- Consultation & Imaging: We evaluate your gums and teeth, using digital photos or scans to plan your new gum line.
- Anesthesia: A local anesthetic is used to ensure complete comfort.
- Reshaping: We use a precise laser or surgical tool to remove excess gum tissue and sculpt an even, balanced gum line.
- Healing: Laser treatments have minimal healing time, and most patients return to normal activities immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Recontouring
Will tooth recontouring weaken my teeth?
No — we remove only a minimal amount of enamel, preserving tooth strength.
Is gum contouring permanent?
Yes — once gum tissue is removed, it will not grow back in the same area.
How much can you reshape my teeth?
We can remove small amounts of enamel; for larger changes, veneers or crowns may be recommended.
A Subtle Change, a Big Difference
You don’t have to commit to major dental work to see a dramatic improvement in your smile. Cosmetic recontouring can make your teeth and gums look more balanced, even, and attractive, all in a single visit.
Call Dullat Cosmetic Dental & Implants in San Jose today or request your appointment online to schedule your consultation. Let’s refine your smile with small adjustments that make a big impact.
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