Will 4 crowns across my upper teeth give me a better look than just getting 1? (photos)

In your case, there is no question that crowns across the front four teeth would be a much better option than one.  The teeth could be made much more proportionate as far as height my to width ratios in an ideal smile.  Right now your front two teeth are too long.  Best of luck.  

A single crown is difficult to match and I suggest you only go that route if your dentist has a lab that custom stains at the office.  You could end up with a very nice result with four crowns or veneers but you might be disappointed.I would suggest starting with reshaping 8 & 9 and doing temporary cosmetic build upon 7  and 10 so you can evaluate the look.It is possible to do 8, 10 or 12 teeth to create a full wide smile and eliminate dark buccal corridors but a better choice would be to grow your obviously undersized, underdeveloped maxilla with a DNA Appliance.Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM, FICCMO

Hello Cayenne,Unfortunately, you will not achieve this look by only crowning four of your teeth. For a wider and brighter smile, I would recommend a combination of 8-10 veneers and crowns across the top.  Make sure that the cosmetic dentist that you choose has outstanding before and after photos. They'll give you a good idea about what you can expect. Rehabbing smiles like yours is pretty common in my office. I've attached a link to a before and after photo of a patient of mine who's case was very similar to yours. Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area (O'Fallon, IL)Real Self 100

Thank you for your inquiry and time in submitting your photo. This is a great question! The number of anterior crowns/veneers you're looking to get depends on what your overall goals may be. Generally speaking, of course one crown would be alright but for a more dramatic look, 4-6 anterior crowns/veneers would truly give you a different look while being as subtle as possible. You'll want to go to an experienced dentist who has done many crown/restoration cases and see before and afters to achieve the look you're going for. This dentist will likely have you do a custom shade match so that your new restorations will match your adjacent teeth perfectly. You'll want to make sure the color, length and shape are perfect and by doing at least four crowns/veneers you'll be able to achieve this. Be sure you speak with your dentist about long-term affects and do you research (just as you are!) before starting any treatment - make sure you're comfortable with your decision to ensure your happy with your results. We wish you all the best!

I would suggest you go in for a consult with your dentist and have them make sure there is space for proper proportions for the crowns or veneers.  They should be able to have their dental lab do a mockup so you can get a better look at the end result achievable before committing.  

One of the biggest challenges when limiting treatment to only one of the front teeth , is getting those veneers to harmonize, in shape and colour, with your other top teeth.The best outcomes with Veneers and Smile Designs are when your dentist has full control over shape, size, colour, position etc and this generally involves all the teeth you see when you smile. Whether you choose Orthodontics or Smile design with Veneers/Crowns or a combination of both I believe the best results will come from treating more than just the front 4 teeth (from first molar to first molar).

While a great result CAN be achieved with a single tooth, an even better result is achieved when doing 4.  Only 4 STILL limits results, as treating all visible teeth (usually 8-10, but many patients display 12 and sometimes 14).  It ALL depends on what your goals are and if that treatment fits within your budget.