Cosmetic contouring of the teeth involves reshaping and straightening natural teeth. It can be used for broken, chipped, long, crooked, or irregularly shaped teeth. The important factors that need to be considered before contouring the teeth include their thickness. However, we may take an x-ray before the procedure to make sure that your tooth is thick enough to allow for it to be contoured without creating problems. Over-contouring can result in sensitive teeth, or even make the tooth susceptible to breakage. Tooth contouring gives the illusion of a good, natural alignment, while being minimally invasive. It is quick, relatively inexpensive and usually requires no anesthesia.