Cosmetic Tooth Contouring in Michigan

If small imperfections affect your smile and self-esteem, we can help you. You can trust us to make careful changes to your tooth enamel to improve the overall appearance of your smile. Contact us today to make an appointment for your cosmetic tooth contouring, which is also called enameloplasty.

Complete Cosmetic Tooth Contouring: Instantly Transform Your Smile

Cosmetic tooth contouring is a service designed to improve the shape of your teeth and enhance the overall appearance of your smile. In the cosmetic tooth contouring procedure, our dentist removes small amounts of tooth enamel, which is the protective outer layer of the tooth. By making careful changes to the shape of the enamel, Dr. Alberto A. Herrero corrects cosmetic dental flaws and gives your smile a more attractive appearance. In certain cases, we may recommend combining cosmetic tooth contouring with dental bonding to achieve optimal results. Our team is typically able to complete cosmetic contouring in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in just one visit to our office so you can achieve a more beautiful smile after just one appointment!

Your Quick, Effective & Painless Smile Solution

Here’s what you can expect from our cosmetic tooth contouring: our dentists will improve the shape of your teeth. We do this by removing small amounts of your enamel, which is the outer layer of your tooth. This process allows us to smooth out minor imperfections in your teeth. When you choose us, here are the benefits you can expect to receive:

  • Enhanced Smile Aesthetics: Our procedure corrects small flaws in your teeth so you can enjoy a more attractive smile.
  • Quick & Painless: We typically finish our contouring sessions in one appointment, and you won’t need anesthesia.
  • Increased Oral Health: As we work on your enamel, we often reduce places where plaque and tartar typically gather.
  • Immediate Results: You’ll see improvements right away, and you can resume normal activities after your appointment.
  • Cost-Effective: Tooth contouring is generally more affordable than our other cosmetic dentistry services.

 

Our founder, Dr. Alberto A. Herrero, handles most of our cosmetic tooth contouring procedures. He has plenty of experience in this and other forms of cosmetic dentistry, and we get lots of compliments on his work. We sometimes recommend having Dr. Herrero provide dental bonding along with your cosmetic tooth contouring. If you need a touch-up for your teeth to help you smile again, contact us for a consultation.

Determine if Our Cosmetic Tooth Contouring Can Improve Your Smile

Is our cosmetic tooth contouring right for you? We’re happy to provide the details you need to make an informed decision. When our dentists offer this service, they make minor aesthetic changes to the size, length, surface, and shape of your teeth. We typically suggest cosmetic tooth contouring to correct these dental imperfections:

  • Slight tooth overlapping
  • Irregularly shaped teeth
  • Teeth that appear too long or too large
  • Dips or other imperfections on the tooth surface
  • Chipped or cracked teeth
  • Adjacent teeth of unequal lengths
  • Teeth that look too pointed


We often recommend our cosmetic tooth contouring to patients who need minor improvements to their smile. While our dentists make subtle changes to your teeth, this service greatly benefits those who receive it. We understand the inherent worth of regaining the confidence to smile. Our friendly and helpful staff wants to give this to you through our cosmetic tooth contouring services. Contact us today.

Enjoy Big Results from Small Changes​

Our cosmetic tooth contouring offers an easy way for many people to have the smile they’ve always wanted. AH Dentistry has offered this and other cosmetic and family dentistry services since 2006.

Many people in Ann Arbor, Dexter, and Ypsilanti, MI, are already enjoying the benefits of our expert dental services. Our team can restore your smile and the happiness it brings to those you care about.

Contact us online or call (734) 222-9140 to schedule your consultation for our cosmetic tooth contouring services.

 

The dentist at AH Dentistry offering cosmetic tooth contouring services to a patient

Is This Procedure Right for You?

This conservative treatment is the perfect solution for patients looking to polish away minor imperfections without committing to invasive dental work. You are likely an ideal candidate if you want to correct slightly overlapping teeth, uneven tooth lengths, minor surface chips, or unusually pointed canines. 

Because the procedure involves gently sculpting your natural enamel, it requires your teeth and gums to be in good overall health. During your consultation, Dr. Herrero will carefully examine your smile to ensure you have a healthy amount of enamel for the treatment, mapping out a quick, custom path to a more balanced and confident smile.

Who Makes an Ideal Candidate?

You are likely an excellent candidate for this reshaping procedure if you are looking to address minor structural or aesthetic issues, such as:

  • Slightly overlapping or crowded teeth that create dark shadows.

  • Uneven tooth lengths or an asymmetrical smile line.

  • Minor surface chips or rough edges caused by natural wear and tear.

  • Unusually pointed canines or sharp, jagged corners that stand out.

What to Expect During Your Consultation

During your initial visit, Dr. Herrero will carefully examine your teeth and may take digital X-rays to assess the thickness and health of your enamel. Because your safety is our top priority, we only recommend contouring if you have a healthy, thick layer of enamel to spare. If your enamel is too thin, or if your cosmetic goals require adding structure rather than removing it, Dr. Herrero will talk you through alternative options—such as custom dental porcelain veneers or dental bonding—to ensure you still achieve the exact look you want.

Ultimately, if you are looking for a fast, stress-free way to refine your smile’s natural borders, cosmetic contouring offers a custom path to a more balanced and confident look. Best of all, because tooth enamel does not grow back, the results of your reshaping treatment are completely permanent. There is no special maintenance required after you leave our Ann Arbor office; you just continue brushing and flossing normally to keep your newly sculpted, radiant smile healthy and beautiful for a lifetime.

Your Smile Is in Safe, Experienced Hands

Entrusting a dental professional to permanently reshape your natural teeth requires a high level of confidence in both their clinical skill and their artistic eye. Because enamel cannot grow back, cosmetic tooth contouring requires absolute precision—there is no room for guesswork. At AH Dentistry, we never treat this as a run-of-the-mill procedure. Instead, we view your smile as a unique masterpiece that deserves tailored, meticulous care.

A Conservative, Health-First Philosophy

Dr. Herrero combines years of advanced cosmetic expertise with a strictly conservative, patient-first approach to enamel sculpting. Our absolute priority is ensuring that your aesthetic goals never compromise your long-term oral health. Before any reshaping begins, we map out your treatment with exact precision, ensuring we only alter the absolute minimum amount of enamel required to achieve your desired look. We never cut corners or compromise the structural integrity of a tooth just for a quick fix.

Collaboration You Can Count On

When you choose our Ann Arbor team, you are partnering with dedicated professionals who genuinely listen to you. We believe that great dental work starts with great communication. Dr. Herrero takes the time to sit down with you, understand your personal goals, and walk you through what is safely achievable.

From our transparent consultations to our track record of glowing patient compliments, we have built our reputation on honesty, safety, and stunning outcomes. We are here to keep you completely comfortable while delivering the natural, beautiful, and confident smile you deserve.