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Dr. Kriston approaches every cosmetic case with a simple philosophy: sometimes the best result comes from adding material (with dental bonding or veneers), and sometimes it comes from subtracting (with cosmetic reshaping). Often, the most natural-looking results combine both.
In fact, it’s sometimes better to round or smooth a chipped tooth rather than adding material with bonding. The wear pattern and character of your teeth may actually look more natural when blended into your smile rather than built back up. An experienced cosmetic eye knows the difference — and that distinction is what separates artful cosmetic dentistry from simply “fixing” teeth.
With 38 years of cosmetic experience, Dr. Kriston can look at your smile and suggest changes that most patients wouldn’t think to ask for but immediately love when they see the result. Through artistry and design, your smile’s personality can be all your own — looking both beautiful and natural.
No. Reshaping is one of the most comfortable procedures in all of dentistry. Enamel — the outer layer of your teeth — has no nerve endings, so sculpting it is completely painless. There’s no need for anesthesia, no needles, and no numbness afterward.
The changes involved are also very conservative. Your teeth have up to 2.5 millimeters of enamel, and cosmetic reshaping typically involves adjustments measured in tenths of a millimeter. Dr. Kriston removes only what’s needed to achieve the desired shape, leaving your enamel strong and healthy.
Pointed canines can look sharp, aggressive, even fang-like. By gently rounding the tips, Dr. Kriston softens their appearance, creating a friendlier, more approachable smile. This is one of the most requested reshaping treatments, and the result is immediate.
Teeth that are flat across the top and all the same length have that worn-down look — and frankly, they reveal your age. By making teeth slightly different lengths while keeping them symmetrical on both sides of your smile, Dr. Kriston can erase years from your appearance. Younger smiles have variation; worn smiles are uniform.
The shape of your teeth communicates more than you might realize. Rounded corners create a softer, more feminine appearance. Sharper, more angular edges read as masculine and strong. Dr. Kriston adjusts these details to match the aesthetic you’re going for.
Small chips and irregularities that catch your eye (or your lip) can often be smoothed away in minutes, instantly improving the look and feel of your smile without any restorative material.
Minor overlaps or uneven edges can sometimes be visually corrected by reshaping the teeth rather than moving them orthodontically. The teeth don’t actually move — they just look more aligned.
Pointed canines can look sharp, aggressive, even fang-like. By gently rounding the tips, Dr. Kriston softens their appearance, creating a friendlier, more approachable smile. This is one of the most requested reshaping treatments, and the result is immediate.
One of the most innovative ways Dr. Kriston uses cosmetic reshaping is in combination with Invisalign clear aligner therapy. Rather than just moving teeth into position and calling it done, he approaches orthodontic cases with a cosmetic eye — using selective reshaping to enhance the final result in ways that aligners alone cannot.
Here’s a common example: crowded lower teeth often have an extremely wide biting edge and dark triangles between them — those small black spaces at the gum line that make teeth look older and less healthy. Dr. Kriston can “slenderize” these teeth by carefully narrowing their width, which accomplishes three things simultaneously:
This technique — called interproximal reduction (IPR) when done between teeth — is a standard part of Invisalign treatment, but most dentists treat it as a purely mechanical step. Dr. Kriston sees it as a cosmetic opportunity. The reshaping isn’t just about making room — it’s about making each tooth look better in the process.
This creative approach sometimes avoids the need to extract teeth entirely, giving patients a more conservative path to a beautiful, well-aligned smile.
There’s an important caveat, though. If the teeth are severely worn at many different angles — which is common in patients with long-standing crowding — reshaping alone may not be enough. When some teeth have already worn through their enamel, trying to line up the biting edges by subtracting more isn’t realistic. In these cases, Dr. Kriston may recommend building up an adjacent tooth with a veneer rather than reshaping the one next to it. The result is a combination approach: reshaping where you can, veneering where you need to, and using Invisalign to move everything into alignment. It’s a more nuanced plan, but it’s how you get the best result when wear patterns are complex.
Cosmetic reshaping is rarely a headline treatment — but it’s one of the most frequently used supporting techniques in comprehensive smile makeovers. When Dr. Kriston designs a smile makeover involving veneers, bonding, or whitening, reshaping often plays a supporting role:
Think of reshaping as the finishing touch — the detail work that makes the difference between a smile that looks “done” and one that looks effortlessly natural.
Tooth reshaping works best for patients with:
Reshaping is not ideal for teeth with thin enamel, large chips or fractures, significant discoloration (which requires veneers or whitening), or major alignment issues (which require orthodontics or veneers).
One important limitation: when a patient has worn through their enamel, what we can accomplish with reshaping is significantly reduced. We can still round corners to soften the overall look of the tooth, but if the goal is to line up biting edges evenly and some teeth have already lost their enamel, it often makes more sense to build up an adjacent tooth with bonding or a veneer rather than trying to subtract more from a tooth that’s already worn thin. Dr. Kriston evaluates each tooth individually to determine the right approach.
During your consultation, Dr. Kriston will honestly recommend whether reshaping alone will achieve your goals or whether a combination approach would be more effective.
Cosmetic reshaping is one of the best-kept secrets in cosmetic dentistry. It’s quick — often completed in a single visit of 30 minutes or less. It’s painless — no injections, no numbness, no anesthesia needed. And it’s one of the most affordable cosmetic treatments available, since it involves no lab work, no materials, and no follow-up appointments.
But here’s something important to understand: this is not like a haircut. When enamel is reshaped, it doesn’t grow back. The changes are permanent. That’s why it’s critical to have the procedure done by someone with deep experience in cosmetic dentistry — someone who understands how even a fraction of a millimeter affects the way a tooth catches light, relates to its neighbors, and reads as natural in your smile. In the right hands, reshaping is one of the most elegant tools in cosmetic dentistry. In the wrong hands, it can create problems that require more extensive treatment to fix.
For patients who want a noticeable improvement without the investment of veneers or a full makeover, reshaping (often combined with minor bonding) can deliver a surprisingly significant result for a fraction of the cost.
And because the results are immediate — you see the change in the mirror the moment Dr. Kriston finishes — it’s one of the most satisfying procedures for both patient and dentist.
Reshaping (subtracting) is best when the issue is excess — a tooth that’s too pointed, too long, too rough, or has an edge that doesn’t match its neighbors. You’re removing small amounts of enamel to reveal a better shape underneath.
Bonding (adding) is best when the issue is a deficit — a chip that needs to be filled, a gap that needs to be closed, or a tooth that’s too short or too narrow. You’re building material onto the tooth to create the shape you want.
Veneers (covering) are best when the changes needed are too extensive for reshaping or bonding alone — significant color change, major shape alteration, or multiple concerns on the same tooth.
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By far the best dentist I’ve had! Extremely thoughtful in his work, taking time to explain the reasoning behind decisions and will even show you the details of what is going on with your teeth through a micro camera. I had a few significant issues with my teeth, and Michael was the first of four dentists I had seen to provide a thoughtful long term solution in the least invasive way possible. He is truly concerned with the health and function of your teeth and gums, and is extremely skilled to implement great solutions. Would highly recommend.
I had my first visit with Dr. Kriston and had the best experience in a dental office, by far. I was looking for a dentist to revamp my smile and a friend recommended Dr. Kriston. Dr. Kriston spent a lot of time listening to my vision and together we came up with a plan for my smile that I'm very happy with. Everyone in the office was friendly, helpful and welcoming. My bar was set high and Dr. Kriston went well above it with his knowledge, recommendations and real understanding of my situation.
The office is beautiful, modern and spotless. They have relaxing music playing throughout that right away made me feel calm. The front receptionist is very attentive and supportive; she answered all my questions and clearly explained the cost and my insurance. I qualified for an interest free payment plan and was able to afford my dream smile.
I just had to write this review because I'm so happy I found Dr. Kriston. I've been self conscious about my teeth for years and I just couldn't find a dentist I felt this good about. I highly recommend Dr. Kriston.
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Clean, professional, and easy to use. Velora gave my agency the polished online presence it needed."
Clean, professional, and easy to use. Velora gave my agency the polished online presence it needed."
By far the best dentist I’ve had! Extremely thoughtful in his work, taking time to explain the reasoning behind decisions and will even show you the details of what is going on with your teeth through a micro camera. I had a few significant issues with my teeth, and Michael was the first of four dentists I had seen to provide a thoughtful long term solution in the least invasive way possible. He is truly concerned with the health and function of your teeth and gums, and is extremely skilled to implement great solutions. Would highly recommend.
I had my first visit with Dr. Kriston and had the best experience in a dental office, by far. I was looking for a dentist to revamp my smile and a friend recommended Dr. Kriston. Dr. Kriston spent a lot of time listening to my vision and together we came up with a plan for my smile that I'm very happy with. Everyone in the office was friendly, helpful and welcoming. My bar was set high and Dr. Kriston went well above it with his knowledge, recommendations and real understanding of my situation.
The office is beautiful, modern and spotless. They have relaxing music playing throughout that right away made me feel calm. The front receptionist is very attentive and supportive; she answered all my questions and clearly explained the cost and my insurance. I qualified for an interest free payment plan and was able to afford my dream smile.
I just had to write this review because I'm so happy I found Dr. Kriston. I've been self conscious about my teeth for years and I just couldn't find a dentist I felt this good about. I highly recommend Dr. Kriston.
By far the best dentist I’ve had! Extremely thoughtful in his work, taking time to explain the reasoning behind decisions and will even show you the details of what is going on with your teeth through a micro camera. I had a few significant issues with my teeth, and Michael was the first of four dentists I had seen to provide a thoughtful long term solution in the least invasive way possible. He is truly concerned with the health and function of your teeth and gums, and is extremely skilled to implement great solutions. Would highly recommend.
I had my first visit with Dr. Kriston and had the best experience in a dental office, by far. I was looking for a dentist to revamp my smile and a friend recommended Dr. Kriston. Dr. Kriston spent a lot of time listening to my vision and together we came up with a plan for my smile that I'm very happy with. Everyone in the office was friendly, helpful and welcoming. My bar was set high and Dr. Kriston went well above it with his knowledge, recommendations and real understanding of my situation.
The office is beautiful, modern and spotless. They have relaxing music playing throughout that right away made me feel calm. The front receptionist is very attentive and supportive; she answered all my questions and clearly explained the cost and my insurance. I qualified for an interest free payment plan and was able to afford my dream smile.
I just had to write this review because I'm so happy I found Dr. Kriston. I've been self conscious about my teeth for years and I just couldn't find a dentist I felt this good about. I highly recommend Dr. Kriston.
By far the best dentist I’ve had! Extremely thoughtful in his work, taking time to explain the reasoning behind decisions and will even show you the details of what is going on with your teeth through a micro camera. I had a few significant issues with my teeth, and Michael was the first of four dentists I had seen to provide a thoughtful long term solution in the least invasive way possible. He is truly concerned with the health and function of your teeth and gums, and is extremely skilled to implement great solutions. Would highly recommend.
I had my first visit with Dr. Kriston and had the best experience in a dental office, by far. I was looking for a dentist to revamp my smile and a friend recommended Dr. Kriston. Dr. Kriston spent a lot of time listening to my vision and together we came up with a plan for my smile that I'm very happy with. Everyone in the office was friendly, helpful and welcoming. My bar was set high and Dr. Kriston went well above it with his knowledge, recommendations and real understanding of my situation.
The office is beautiful, modern and spotless. They have relaxing music playing throughout that right away made me feel calm. The front receptionist is very attentive and supportive; she answered all my questions and clearly explained the cost and my insurance. I qualified for an interest free payment plan and was able to afford my dream smile.
I just had to write this review because I'm so happy I found Dr. Kriston. I've been self conscious about my teeth for years and I just couldn't find a dentist I felt this good about. I highly recommend Dr. Kriston.
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