Can Veneers Widen a Smile?

Absolutely! I'm so glad you asked this question! We get many patients that come in for smile makeovers with the idea that 6 veneers will do the trick. This is not the case. When considering beauty and ideal aesthetics, a broader smile and less "dark space" visible in what we call the buccal corridors of the smile are considered more aesthetic. This is accomplished with 8-10 veneers depending on your individual smile. This is a super important concept in smile design! Best of luck and follow us for more information!

What you are looking to accomplish can be done with 8-10 veneers depending on how many teeth you show when you smile.  We are filling the buccal corridor during this type of treatment. 

Narrow arch form often creates a dark area on the sides of the mouth known as the buccal corridor which is next to the bicuspid teeth. I often minimize this by creating a "wider smile" by building out the buccal (outside) surfaces of the bicuspid teeth with porcelain veneers. There is a limit as to how much can be built out without creatign a periodontal (gum) concern or too much overjet as opposed to the lower arch. In severe cases, orthodontics may be a consideration.