You take excellent care of your teeth and visit my dental office every six months for checkups and teeth cleanings. Yet, you have cosmetic flaws (such as teeth mismatched in size or small gaps) that make you uncomfortable or prompt you to hide your smile.
Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry has come a long way in recent years, so I can often help conceal these issues to help you reach your smile goals.
Why Some Teeth Look Smaller Than Others
- Microdontia: Typically, this means small lateral incisors next to your two front teeth
- Gummy Smile: The gum-to-tooth ratio is not flattering when you smile.
- Tooth Wear: This can occur when the bite is misaligned or uneven.
Your Options for Making Small Teeth Look Fuller
Small Teeth Treatment in High Point starts with an evaluation. I’ll assess your oral health, goals, and budget to help you make an informed treatment choice.
Here are a few potential treatment options for short teeth:
- Dental Bonding: Using composite resin (a tooth-colored filling material), I can build up a short or worn tooth to add bulk and help close small gaps. Typically, this is one of the least expensive cosmetic dentistry options.
- Porcelain Veneers: These thin but durable tooth shells cemented to the front surfaces of teeth can provide a dramatic and lasting result, concealing gummy smiles, closing small gaps, and giving your smile a uniform appearance.
- Dental Crowns: I can cover a short or worn tooth with a dental crown to close small gaps and make the tooth appear larger.
When Invisalign® Might Still Be Part of the Plan
Before altering short or worn teeth, it’s important to address your bite alignment. In some cases, you’ll need clear braces before these cosmetic treatments to prevent further tooth wear.
When to Contact My Dental Office in High Point
As a cosmetic dentist in High Point, I recommend you contact me if you’d like me to evaluate your smile or if you’re ready to learn more about how my team and I can correct cosmetic flaws.