I have smaller teeth beside my two front teeth. Which way should I go about fixing that? (Photo)

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Hi there, im planning on fixing my smile but I have smaller teeth beside my front two teeth. I am planning on investing in braces because I do have a small gap beside the two from teeth and my peg laterals. As well as crooked bottom teeth. I also have sharp canine teeth. Im just wondering would braces make my gap look bigger? As well, would braces fix the problem and my smile be okay. Or will I need veneers to help with my peg laterals. As well as would veneers be the better option over braces?

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

I think you are an excellent candidate to do both braces and veneers. Once your teeth are in their ideal position a minimally invasive veneer can be placed on each lateral. this will give you a more harmonious smile. It will also make your canines less pronounced.

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD - Account Suspended · Answer

I would do both.  Braces can put the teeth in the best position, but won't affect the size or shape of teeth.  If lined up well, porcelain veneers can be very conservative, but give the perfect proportional size and shape of your peg laterals, as well as choose a color (although your teeth appear to look very nice already).

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