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How Can I Fix my Big Front Teeth?
asked 1 year ago by Flagirl2257 in Florida
Latest answer by Robert Waxler, DMD, MS
Question viewed 4,417 times
Tags: female, front teeth
Hi, I guess I'm just looking for some professional opinions. I recently got my braces off. The main concern I had when I went to get them on was that my two front teeth looked huge compared to all the others, like bunny teeth. I was advised by my orthodontist that I wouldn't have this problem once the braces were off. Obviously this wasn't true and I am very unsatisfied because I paid a lot. I feel like they are too big, and they sort of "club" instead of being smooth. What are my options now?
4 answers to How Can I Fix my Big Front Teeth?
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My front teeth look too big
Looking at your picture it sure looks like the two front teeth are disproportionately large! It should be possible to do some "slenderizing" of these teeth by shaving off some of the enamel....Done correctly, this doesn't hurt and doesn't cause more decay. I do this frequently and it sure makes things look a lot better
Robert Waxler, DMD, MS
Saint Louis Orthodontist
Saint Louis Orthodontist
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Fixing Big front teeth
I am so sorry, you went through treatment for one reason and that reason wasn't fixed to your expectation. It sounds to me like you and your doctor had a disconnect. This is a patient and doctor's worst nightmare!!! You pay lots of money for treatment and put your faith in the doctor. You trusted they had heard why you were seeking treatment and are ultimately dissatisfied or even deceived. The doctor has a consultation to specifically hear why your concerns and...
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Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
Chesterfield Orthodontist
Chesterfield Orthodontist
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Changing the look of front teeth
From looking at your photo I see that part of the problem is the size difference between your central incisors and the ones next to them, the lateral incisors. You could have the size of the central incisors reduced somewhat, and the laterals increased (with veneers on all four teeth) which could alter how they appear. Doing this might necessitate more orthdontic treatment though, because the laterals might need to be moved vertically, and spaces might need to be...
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Porcelain veneers can solve issues with shape
Porcelain veneers allow a dentist to change the shape, color and length of teeth. Your case will likely require treating MORE than just the two front teeth, since if they were made more narrow, then the adjacent teeth would need to be made more wide. Seek the opinion of an experienced cosmetic dentist for advice on how many would be needed.
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