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Can Porcelain Veneers Make my Small Teeth Look Larger?
asked 10 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Pamela Marzban, DDS
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Tags: teeth, best, comparison, options, porcelain, recommendation, small
My teeth are much too small for my face, and would like to correct them. What cosmetic dentistry technique is most effective in correcting small teeth?
13 answers to Can Porcelain Veneers Make my Small Teeth Look Larger?
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Can Porcelain Veneers make my small teeth look larger.
Porcelain veneers can absolutely make your teeth look larger but only to a certain degree. It will be limitied by how your teeth fit together. If the porcelain veneers are made too large they can fracture or break in a destructive and aggressive bite. Changing the bite or opening the vertical dimension of the bite can solve that problem. It can also help align the proper proportions of your face that you are looking for. Proper treatment...
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Can Porcelain Veneers Make my Small Teeth Look Larger?
You are absolutely right!! As a cosmetic dentist i can change the shape, color, and length of patients’ teeth with the application of ultra-thin shells of porcelain known as veneers. Porcelain veneers are custom-made to fit perfectly over a patient’s original teeth, and the procedure can be completed in just two visits to our office. I often use veneers to cover chipped or discolored teeth, and to fill minor gaps by creating a veneer that is slightly wider than the...
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Pamela Marzban, DDS
Fairfax Cosmetic Dentist
Fairfax Cosmetic Dentist
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Making Teeth Look Larger With Veneers
Teeth can be lengthened in two ways. Veneers can be made to lengthen the tooth as long as your bite will allow the added length. If you have a gummy smile, a laser can remove excess tissue at the gum line exposoing more tooth structure and make the teeth longer. The combination of the two procedures is quite common. Veneers can increase width of the teeth if space exits. The overall goal is to achieve a proper ratio of the length to the width that is natural and...
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Veneers Can Absolutely Make Your Teeth Look Larger
Veneers can absolutely make your teeth look larger. But before you decide on this procedure, you need to sit down with your dentist and discuss all your dental options that would give you the smile you want. Porcelain veneers is just one way of making your teeth larger and depending on your smile, you would need to probably have at least foiur upper and four lower done. There are other possibilites such as decreasing the amount of gum ( gingivectomy) that makes the teeth look shorter....
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Robert Fields, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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Veneers can elongate your teeth
Simple answer is YES. Can every one get longer teeth with veneers ? NO . If the teeth have been worn out by time, age, usually there is a bite issue involved and unless that issue is resolved, making teeth longer with veneers is not a good idea, because it will quickly break or pop off. You need to go to a qualified, reconstructive dentist whose majority of practice is rebuilding the bite and cosmetics in order to achieve what you want. I have redone many "cosmetic...
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Porcelain Veneers Can Make Teeth Wider
Porcelain veneers are the best and most aesthetic way to correct teeth that are too narrow for your mouth. These types of cases can be done very conservatively as far as the amount of tooth structure that needs to be removed. Many times these can be done without removing any enamel. The key is to make sure that you place the porcelain veneers on all of the teeth that show when you smile. For most people this is between 8-10 teeth. Doing less would give a less than...
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Veneers can make small teeth look larger
Absolutely. Your goal of making you small teeth appear larger is entirely possible. This is one of the many great solutions that porcelain veneers have to offer. If you are a good candidate, Prepless Veneers can also achieve the same result. When considering tooth size, the cosmetic dentist will work with you to design a size with proper proportions relative to your face, mouth, and lips. I have posted an example below.
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Mickey Bernstein, DDS
Memphis Cosmetic Dentist
Memphis Cosmetic Dentist
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Veneers can do this ...
Teeth can look small for many reasons. It is difficult to answer the question without seeing your teeth and knowing how they appear too small.
If they look too short, it could be that the gum line is too low and more tooth needs to be exposed. I have a patient who wanted veneers, but her gum line needed to be lifted for the proper proportion of her teeth to show. After the gum procedure was done she was so happy with the appearance that she did not have to place veneers...
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Martin Frankel, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
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Dental techniques for making small teeth larger.
There are a variety of techniques that can make small teeth appear larger. If the teeth are covered by excess gum tissue then a gum lift may accomplish making teeth look larger. If the teeth are too short or narrow adding material to make the teeth larger is possible. To our disposal we have composite bonding, laminate porcelain veneers, all ceramic crowns and sometimes a combination of techniques and materials. All can make teeth larger and all may be possible in your case Choosing an...
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Dan Hagi, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
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Can Porcelain Veneers Make my Small Teeth Look Larger?
Thank you for asking a great question. I find that a lot of other people are in situation similar to yours. Different options and techniques exist to assist you in getting a smile you desire. All appropriate diagnostic data should be gathered to diagnose the most appropriate solution. The best thing I would recommend is to find a qualified cosmetic dentist who is experienced in all the option available. I always work as a team with my patients and a certified...
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Michael Ayzin, DDS
Costa Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
Costa Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
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Where to start if you want to change your teeth
If you think that your front teeth are too small and would like to increase the size first of all I would recommend to find restorative specialist - Prosthodontist and address those concerns to him. It could be easy fix using veneers or crowns or it could be complex case involving changes in all mouth. Prosthodontist will evaluate your teeth, and will let you know what is possible to do, how to do it, how long it will take, cost and then you can make your own decision what exactly you...
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Zina Kaleinikova, DDS, MS
Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist
Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist
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Small teeth - Can it be corrected with veneers
Difficult question to answer without seeing photos of your smile. If you have spaces you may be able to place veneers to make the teeth appear larger. If you have a gummy smile you may be able to lengthen the tooth by removing some gum and placing longer veneers. You may have lots of options available to you. Good luck.
Leonard Tau, DMD
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
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Small teeth--are veneers an option
Porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns would be an excellent option for increasing the overall size of your teeth. In the hands of a well-trained dentist and ceramist, the esthetic results are almost limitless.
The other treatment which you should discuss with your dentist is the possibility of lengthening your teeth via periodontal (gum) surgery. We perform this procedure when individuals have a "gummy" smile, which often gives the appearance that the teeth are too...
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Chad Colson, DMD
Myrtle Beach Cosmetic Dentist
Myrtle Beach Cosmetic Dentist
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