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Would it be possible to have a tooth's width redistributed via a combination of veneers and shaving?

Phenomenal392749Oct 6, 2024
Hello! Is it possible to "shift" the width from one side of a tooth to another using veneers and shaving? I have a gap on my teeth that would most favorably be closed to my aesthetic preferences if one could simply move a .5-1mm from one side to another of each tooth. I have no knowledge of whether this is even in the realm of feasible or not, so thought I should check to save myself the embarrassment before I bring it up to my cosmetic dentist.

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Dr. Jenny Citrin, DMD
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Answered on Nov 5, 2024
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Jenny Citrin, DMD

Hi! I would definitely bring this up with your dentist. I am intrigued but do not have an answer although it is likely something simple. I would take an xray to know more and also evaluate the teeth next to it. Best of luck!

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Jenny Citrin, DMD

Gum recontouring is a great option for short teeth! It is simple and recovery is very quick. I do not use a laser and my patients say they feel completely fine the next day. I know you said you had lip injections but you could also consider botox (lip flip) to stop the upper lip from going too...

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Removal is absolutely possible. There are specific lasers that remove them really well and without much fuss. I am not sure what is causing the gum issues if it is the veneers or something else. Sometimes I see gum inflammation on the roof of someone's mouth if they are breathing a lot though...

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