Millions of adults have small or misshapen teeth. Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a beautiful smile. Schedule an Appointment at 38th Street Dental If you have small, misshapen, discolored, or damaged teeth, porcelain veneers may be right for you. Candidates should be in good oral health and not have cavities or fillings that compromise the strength of the teeth. We will examine your teeth, gums, and medical history to see if you are a good candidate for porcelain veneers. We will design your veneer or veneers to extend the length or width of your small or misshapen tooth or teeth. Veneers are made for individual teeth, so we can help you determine if addressing an individual tooth or a row of teeth will best help you achieve your cosmetic goals.
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Full prep veneers require more removal of natural tooth enamel to achieve the most natural and beautiful results. For this procedure, one of our doctors will make only minor changes to the teeth, and anesthetic is rarely needed. Some patients may qualify for “no prep” or “limited prep” veneers. Whether seen close up or in bright lighting, no one will be able to tell that you have veneers. The veneer hides flaws while seamlessly blending with the surrounding natural teeth. Placing a porcelain veneer over a small or misshapen tooth effectively hides your tooth behind a custom porcelain prosthetic. How Veneers Augment Small or Misshapen Teeth
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Trauma: Chipped or cracked teeth are common causes of misshapen teeth.Hormonal changes: Any medication, condition, or syndrome that affects normal hormonal levels, especially during adolescence, can impair proper tooth development.Veneers can also be placed to extend the length of the teeth. Gum contouring, a procedure that removes a small amount of gum tissue near the teeth, is one treatment option for overlapping gums. Excess gum tissue: Individuals with gummy smiles can appear to have small teeth.Dental alignment: Crooked or asymmetrical teeth can cause the teeth to appear small or misshapen.Gapped teeth: Even healthy teeth can appear misshapen when gaps are prominent.The chronic clenching and grinding that occurs can eventually wear down the teeth and make them look smaller. Bruxism: Teeth grinding is more common at night.Genetics: Tooth size is a genetically inherited trait, although habits and our environment can further wear down enamel.Some of the more common causes of small or misshapen teeth include: Learn more about porcelain veneers for small and misshapen teeth. When properly taken care of, porcelain veneers can last 15 years or more. Mike Meek and David Tasch offer porcelain veneers as an effective cosmetic treatment for small or misshapen teeth at our Austin, TX office. One of the complaints we see among our patients is dissatisfaction with small or misshapen teeth. According to a study by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), one-third of adults in the United States are unhappy with the appearance of their smile.
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