Do these look too short? I have my temp crowns in right now and tried my permanents on to see how they would look and took a few pics and pasted here. I'm 25 and these feel slightly small to me and I'd prefer them to be a little longer. My dentist said if we made them longer, it would negatively affect my bite and cause friction so I would want to go by his word. I am also aware of the crown lengthening of the gums but unsure if I should go that route. Anyway any feedback is appreciated, thanks!
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Hello there,It sounds like you need a bite adjustment. This is not uncommon and would only take 10-15 minutes in the dental chair. Contact your dentist about this, and be sure to tell him/her about any discomfort that you have been experiencing. Once your bite is balanced, your teeth should be...
If it is you upper right front incisor, it is likely that the lower incisors which are crooked and drifting forward have slowly been pushing your upper incisor forward. This would make it look even bigger over time. If you are having pain, you should have it evaluated immediately and then it is...
Temporary crown should hold the tooth stable during the time it take for the laboratory to finalize the making of your permanent. Its important for it to have a solid fit and protect the supporting gum tissues in order for the ideal healing to occur around the gums. It should be simple for y...