First, individuals looking for ways to make the form of their teeth more proportional can go on a process of tooth contouring and reshaping. In this kind of cosmetic dental service, the dentist first takes a “before” picture which will be used as a point of reference. Then the cosmetic dentist utilizes a particular polishing tool to take out and get rid of some surface enamel present in the client’s teeth. Afterward, the dentist shall then smoothen and polish all of the surrounding teeth. The final step which the dentist shall do is to take an “after” picture which will be shot for the dentist and his patient to easily see the difference. Contouring and reshaping of teeth is usually inexpensive and it is also a noninvasive way to improve an individual’s smile. Furthermore, since only the tooth’'s top portion will be polished, no pain will be felt by the patient. Recovery from contouring is also instant, so patients can eat comfortably at once.

Second, for those who would like to improve the color of their teeth, another type of New York cosmetic dental is teeth whitening. In this process, the dentist applies bleaching gel on the client'’s teeth, and this gel is kept worn for a specific period of time. Naturally, stains in the teeth which have a lighter shade can be whitened quicker than those which have a darker shade. Moreover, initial results will be seen in about an hour to a day. As a measure of maintenance, patients are usually asked to refrain from smoking, drinking coffee or tea, and doing other activities which could impede the process of teeth whitening.