Have you ever felt like your teeth were too small for your smile? Does this belief make you feel insecure when you open your mouth? When your teeth don’t seem “big enough,” it can negatively impact your self-esteem, even causing you to avoid social interaction. This can in turn make it harder for you to advance personally and professionally, increasing feelings of sadness and isolation.
The good news is that cosmetic dentistry may be able to help. Your dentist offers several treatments that can make your teeth look bigger, improving your smile and giving you the confidence to share it with the world. Here’s a closer look at two top tooth-enlarging treatments!
How Can Cosmetic Dentistry Make My Teeth Larger?
Having teeth that appear too small for your smile can be caused by a variety of things, including a genetic condition called microdontia, or excessive wear from acid erosion, teeth grinding (bruxism), or aggressive tooth brushing.
The good news is that no matter the cause of your teeth looking or feeling too small, cosmetic dentistry can help. Available only from your dentist, these treatments can make your teeth appear larger and even offer many other aesthetic benefits in the process!
Dental Bonding
If you’ve ever had a tooth-colored filling before, then you may be familiar with the materials and process used for dental bonding. This durable, natural compound can be customized to match the exact shade of your smile, so your restorations blend in seamlessly with the rest of your teeth. Dental bonding can be used in a variety of treatments, including fixing chips, uneven wear, deep discoloration, gaps, and minor misalignment. If you have teeth that are too small, you may even be able to extend them with the help of dental bonding.
Veneers
Veneers are thin porcelain shells that fit over your existing teeth to make a variety of changes to their appearance. These alterations include their shape, color, spacing, and even their size. Veneers are extremely durable and can be customized to the exact shade of white you prefer, and with proper care and use, can last 20+ years!
Remember, you don’t need to feel embarrassed or insecure about teeth that are too small. With the help of cosmetic treatments like veneers and dental bonding, you can have larger, more noticeable teeth in just a few trips to the dentist!
About Our Practice
At Boyd & Walther Tallahassee Dental Associates, we offer patients a warm, welcoming environment no matter what type of treatment they need. Whether you’re here for an exam and cleaning, a restorative procedure, or you’d like to improve the size and shape of your teeth with a cosmetic dentistry treatment, Dr. Walther and Dr. Boyd are here to help. To schedule a consultation to learn more about your smile improvement options, please visit our website or call us today at 850-878-4117.