What Is An Enameloplasty? | Dentist 73012 - Monica M. Neely, DDS
                     What Is An Enameloplasty?
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What Is Enameloplasty?
Enameloplasty is a very conservative procedure by reshaping of the tooth by removing small 
amounts of enamel.  When teeth are worn flat, the corners of the tooth can be rounded to 
make it look younger (less worn).If the edges have tiny chips, sometimes just leveling it out 
can make a huge esthetic improvement. Numbing is not needed because not much tooth is 
removed.
Enameloplasty isn’t always an option, but can have dramatic results!
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Health And Enameloplasty
By shaving excess or uneven enamel from the tooth, the 
treatment places the tooth back into proper alignment 
with other teeth that improves tooth structure and bite. 
The teeth alignment is important to maintain as it works 
with the facial muscles for proportionate appearance. 
If people have improper bite due to misaligned teeth, 
this can impact chewing of food and dietary or 
nutritional needs and also speech pronunciation.
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The Benefits Of Enameloplasty
One of the major benefits of enameloplasty is fast results, 
and in most cases, a single office visit is enough to finish 
the procedure and restore your smile. Other benefits 
include:
● It enhances your smile
● It reshapes your teeth
● Most patients find the procedure to be painless
● Less expensive than veneers or crowns
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The Procedure
The dentist will initially examine your teeth and take 
X-rays to see if enameloplasty procedures are 
appropriate as a treatment for you. If so, then your 
teeth are cleaned and a reshaping instrument is used 
to gently shave off parts of the enamel surface to 
reform the identified teeth for healthier condition. 
Once the reshaped, the teeth are smoothed and 
polished to their natural-looking attractive 
appearance.
It is a painless procedure and you will be provided 
with medications after the treatment, in case you 
encounter some pain or swelling.
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Alternatives to Enameloplasty 
When teeth are reshaped, it is usually for the same purpose and similar instruments are 
used. The alternate treatments may be what precede or succeed the enameloplasty 
procedures. For example, once teeth are shaved, veneers may be bonded to the teeth to 
enhance natural appearance and also to strengthen the teeth alignment.
Teeth may also be shaved before crowns are fitted to existing teeth. What causes teeth to 
become worn or chipped may also vary, so alternate treatments like wearing a mouth guard 
at night to reduce teeth grinding, may be recommended. Our resident dentist can discuss 
alternate treatments with you and advise you on treatment options specific to your needs.
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Follow-up Treatment
According to recommended dental hygiene standards, people 
should visit their dentist every six months for a general check-
up just like before the procedure.
A recontouring procedure that is not combined with other 
cosmetic procedures (such as bonding or veneer placement) 
does not require special care or follow-up.
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Are There Any Side Effects?
As long as it is done properly by an experienced dentist 
there are no negative effects doing enameloplasty or 
commonly known as enamel filing.
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Monica M. Neely, DDS
2408 NW 178th St, Edmond, OK 73012
405-302-0100
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