Hi, Can the two front teeth be filed down to the same length? (photo)

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I wore invisalign for approximately 15 months to fix overcrowding. I'm happy with the result but my front two teeth appear uneven in length. Can the teeth be filled down to the same length? Is there an easy, inexpensive way to even out the front teeth?

Kiyan Mehdizadeh, DMD · Answer

You want your 2 front teeth to be the same length, but you have to maintain attractive proportions as well. Your front teeth are a little square, and if you shorten them, the aesthetic result will not be good. However, if you lengthen the teeth with cosmetic bonding, you can have a fantastic result. Ideally, you would bond your 4 front teeth, and your smile will appear near perfect.

Stephanie Yeung, DDS · Answer

I'm glad that you reported a positive experience with Invisalign, as it is a relatively limited system. Since I can't see a full photo of your front 6 teeth, I can't give you a 100% complete opinion regarding evening out your teeth. Assuming that they're in a reasonable position and have a good size ratio, it is possible to lightly file down the teeth to match. However, what I do notice is that one of your teeth exhibit more wear than the other, which could be why they look uneven; if this is the case, it is probably best to leave them alone and tout your individuality. There is a certain amount of attractiveness attributed to slight asymmetries! Depending on the amount of tooth that would need to be shaved, you could benefit from simple composite bonding or a prepless veneer-- but the amount of tooth structure that you are asking about is so minute that I don't believe that these are worthy investments to look into.

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