Are you embarrassed by a gummy smile? You’re not alone. Although teeth come in many sizes and shapes naturally, a big beautiful smile is associated with youth, confidence, and success. Unfortunately, genetics, too much gum tissue, and other factors can affect the size and proportion of your teeth. You don’t have to feel less than your best. Your cosmetic dentist has the solutions you need to fix your small teeth to boost your self-esteem.
Porcelain Veneers
A veneer is a thin shell that’s bonded to the front side of a tooth, covering a variety of aesthetic imperfections. It can improve the color, size, and shape of a tooth. When bonded to the teeth visible when smiling, veneers can correct many issues at once, like chips, gaps, discoloration, and stubby teeth.
The minimally invasive procedure provides drastic results quickly. Although veneers are associated with a hefty price tag, they can be the most cost-effective option if you want to address multiple issues because you won’t need several procedures.
Your results can last for a decade or longer with the right aftercare. You may require gum recontouring before getting veneers to ensure there’s a large enough bonding area for your restorations.
Metal-Free Dental Restorations
All ceramic materials are used to create natural-looking crowns. A customized cap is bonded over the entire surface of a tooth above the gum line. This provides a biocompatible solution to improve the health, function, and appearance of a tooth.
Although crowns are effective, you wouldn’t want to attach them to several teeth, or your smile can look bulky and unnatural. Instead, a dental crown may be recommended to treat a single tooth that doesn’t match the size of those surrounding it.
Ceramic Dental Bonding
Cosmetic dental bonding offers a lot of bang for your buck. The composite resin is shaded to the color of your enamel to blend in with your tooth when used to fix short teeth, exposed tooth roots, decay, chips, and many other imperfections.
Bonding provides a quick solution that can last for 5 to 10 years before needing to be replaced. Depending on the number of teeth you are treating, your dentist can reveal a bigger smile in a single appointment.
You won’t have to think twice before showing your pearly whites. Whether your teeth are naturally smaller, covered by excess gum tissue, or damaged from an injury or infection, your cosmetic dentist can create a picture-perfect smile you’ll be proud of.
About Dr. Stephen C. Brown
Dr. Brown earned his dental degree at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry and has regularly pursued continuing in many specialties, like cosmetic dentistry. He is a proud member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association and the Virginia Dental Association. If you’re ready to revamp your smile, request an appointment through our website or call (804) 348-1110.