My left lateral incisor is significantly smaller than my right. What caused this and how can I fix it? (Photo)

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My teeth were very crowded before orthodontic treatment began. I never noticed this until my teeth had evened out. What could have caused this problem? And what are my options towards fixing it?

Glenn A. MacFarlane, DMD · Answer

Don't Fret. All it probably takes is a one minute laser procedure to remove some of the left gum to match the right. Ask your dentist if he uses a laser.  This is called a plasty procedure.

Dantenapalli VijayVardhan, OMFS · Answer

Infact, your left lateral incisor is not small but, it is excessively covered by gigiva (gums).A simple yet very effective treatment for your problem is Gingivoplasty. Gingivoplasty is a procedure where in the excess gum is resected and reshaped. So, by removing the excessive gingiva over the left lateral incisor, the vertical height of it increases and both the lateral incisors would look symmetrical.

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