Teeth come in all shapes and sizes. The varying lengths and widths of each person’s teeth is what makes smiles unique. However, there is one characteristic many people wish they didn’t have as part of their smile – small teeth. With NYC veneers, and maybe a few other tweaks, undersized teeth can be transformed into a cohesive, broad, beautiful smile.
Say Goodbye to Embarrassment with a Smile Makeover
One of the feelings that finally makes people visit their NYC cosmetic dentist is embarrassment about their smile. Small teeth can be a problem in many ways:
- Make a smile look juvenile
- Accentuate unwanted teeth gaps
- Highlight a gummy smile
- Make a person feel self-conscious
When you’re insecure and unhappy with the appearance of your smile, it’s time to talk smile makeovers. You deserve to smile proudly, happily, and confidently.
How NYC Veneers Fix Small Teeth
The most common way to transform small teeth is with NYC veneers, especially prepless porcelain veneers. These super-thin, customized, porcelain shells cover your natural teeth while building a smile out, down, and in all the right directions for a more proportional look that complements facial features. NYC veneers can:
- Close gaps between the teeth
- Add length to short teeth
- Widen small teeth
- Broaden all teeth
Of course, all veneers deliver a white, bright, flawless smile that looks natural and conceals every imperfection that stresses you out about your smile.
Additional Ways to Tweak Your Smile
One of the most common reasons people have small teeth is because they have excess gum tissue. A gummy smile, as the condition is regularly known, draws attention to the soft tissues of the mouth instead of your teeth. With cosmetic innovations like laser gum lift, though, unwanted gum tissue can be easily eliminated – permanently.
- Easy recontouring: As gum tissue is removed, more tooth enamel is exposed, lengthening teeth and preparing them for veneers for optimal cosmetic results.
- Comfortable treatment: Only a local anesthetic is needed for the procedure. The results are immediate and permanent.
- Careful trimming of soft tissue: Gum tissue is permanently removed and the reshaping is done quickly in your dentist’s office.
Causes of Small Teeth and Other Aesthetic Problems
Some people embrace their small teeth and gummy smile. Others love the large gap between their front teeth. We all have personal dental characteristics that make our smile what it is – but if you don’t love what you have, you can make a change. If you have small teeth in particular, there are many possible causes of this condition, including:
- Genetics
- Teeth grinding
- Enamel erosion
- Poor oral hygiene
- Misalignment
- Spacing issues
- Dental trauma
- Overcrowding
In many circumstances, childhood conditions are responsible for short teeth. Poor nutrition, dental damage, illness, or certain medications can alter the growth and appearance of teeth. NYC veneers can correct these complaints with one procedure.
Be Proud of Your Smile
Dr. Michael J. Wei creates flawless smile makeovers at his Midtown dental office. If you are embarrassed by your short or small teeth, learn more about what’s possible @DrMikeWei on Instagram or contact our office to schedule an in-person consultation.
