Can I Make my Smile Bigger and Wider? (photo)

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I have six veneers. I want four more to build out my buccal corridor; however, I still do not think these will achieve the smile that I want. What steps can I take for my smile to go from pictures 1 & 2 to 3 & 4? Her smile appears to be very broad/wide and my mouth is very small even with the veneers. Thanks in advance for the help! I really appreciate it!

Michael D. Kosdon, DDS · Answer

When our patients ask how many veneers do I need, I asked them to count the number of teeth they show when they smile. This is especially true when whitening the color and wanting to buildout side teeth that tilt inward. Nothing looks worse than a smile that drops off at the corners!  
Most successful smile makeovers are accomplished by placing 10 upper porcelain veneers. In your case, I would just add 4 additional teeth to build out the sides and complete your smile!

Victoria Veytsman, DDS · Answer

Absolutely! You can definitely widen your smile by adding 2 veneers on both sides. This is the reason we never do just 6 veneers in our practice--it narrows the smile. Good luck!

Peter Boulden, DMD, FAGD · Answer

You just need to widen your buccal corridor.  This is a common complaint when people only do 6 teeth.  As a matter of fact, I try to talk people out of doing 6 teeth for this very reason.   Solution:  Do 2 more veneers on either side or potentially you could widen your smile (arch) with Invisalign too.

Nick M. Mobilia, DDS · Answer

You are absolutely correct in your assessment.  A bigger and broader smile can be achieved by building out the buccal corridor in order to give you that Julia Roberts smile.  Six veneers are simply not enough for your esthetic requirements.  Good luck to you and keep us posted.

Jay Neuhaus, DDS · Answer

Your problem is that the 6 Veneers you currently have "stand out" in comparison to the rest of your smile because they are larger and much brighter than your natural teeth. By adding 4 mo Veneers which will bring out your buccal corridor, as well as brighten your teeth, you will accomplish your goals. I very seldom do only 6 Veneers, for this very reason.

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