Will bonding work to reshape my canine teeth? (photos)

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I’m getting 2 porcelain veneers on my peg laterals. But as far as my canine teeth, should I get bonding done to reshape then and make them less pointy? And will this work, or do I need more veneers.

Anthony Mobasser, DDS, DMD · Answer

Amazing some people love pointy canines some do not care for it!To reshape pointy canine might be accomplished by cosmetic contouring, but then it depends on your bite, how much reshaping is needed? if it is less than 1 mm , you probably can get away with reshaping. Do not recommend bonding canines, if in anyway it would help your bite do veneers.Stronger, less prone to breakage, and more color stable! and in the hand of an expert dentist, improve your bite! The type of porcelain used and the opposing teeth play a big factor in both cosmetic and function.

Yocasta Caba, DDS · Answer

Si, en los dientes laterales debería de poner carillas ya sean en resina o porcelana para mejorar la estética.

Amber Garcia, DDS · Answer

If you're getting veneers on the laterals, I would suggest veneers on the canines if you're wanting to change the shape. That way the shade will all match. Bonding on canines usually doesn't last too long due to how much you use your canines for chewing. Veneers will stay better and longer than bonding. That being said, I think pointy canines are fine and they don't need any treatment.

Andy Shieh, DMD · Answer

For your canines, no bonding needed. Your dentist can simply recontour or reshape your pointy canines by filing or grind some tooth structure away. We call it Enamelplasty or Odontoplasty.

Will bonding work to reshape my canine teeth? (photos)

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Answer: No Bonding Necessary

Answer: No Bonding Necessary

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Will bonding work to reshape my canine teeth? (photos)

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Answer: No Bonding Necessary

Answer: No Bonding Necessary

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