Reshaping teeth

[luckyval]

Has anyone every had a tooth polished down or reshaped?

I'm overdue for a cleaning anyway, but I also have one longer canine tooth that's always bothered me. I've been thinking about having it shaped down to match the others. When I smile in pictures, I generally half smile so as to hide it.

Anyone ever done this - is it expensive? Painful? Invasive?

[Kristinmo]

I did when I was younger. I didn't hurt, it just felt a little odd and got a little warm while they were doing it. Not sure about cost but since it just takes a couple of minutes, I can't imagine it's that expensive (although it is health care related so never assume).

[janegold]

I haven't had it done voluntarily for cosmetic reasons, but I have had a tooth shaved down to prep it for a new crown (had more done on it just this morning, in fact!) It's not at all painful with local anaesthesia.