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How to Change The Shape of Your Teeth

April 5, 2022
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How to Change The Shape of Your Teeth

What you need to know about the shape of your teeth

Your smile is often the first thing people see when they meet you, and it's essential to make a good impression. For many people, having a beautiful, healthy smile is necessary for their confidence. But few people are born with a perfect smile. 

You may feel self-conscious about your smile if you have unusually shaped teeth. Cosmetic dentistry offers a corrective solution to almost every problem people encounter with the size and shape of their teeth. 

Can the shape of your teeth be changed? 

Teeth are a bit like people: they come in all shapes and sizes. Their shape varies according to the type and function of the tooth but also varies from person to person. 

Some people's teeth are naturally shorter, longer, larger, or smaller than others. Some tooth edges are not straight and may have small ridges, creating a grooved appearance.

Cosmetic dentistry can safely and efficiently reduce problems such as highly pointed teeth, oddly shaped teeth, and small chips. 

Because only a small amount of enamel is being polished, this dental procedure only takes a few minutes, is entirely painless, and requires no anesthesia.

The gender of a healthy smile

Did you know that the shape of the lateral incisors can be adjusted to make your smile appear more feminine or masculine? Women's smiles tend to have shorter and slightly smaller lateral incisors, while men's teeth tend to have less variation in incisor length. 

There are even statistical ratios that dentists have formulated to achieve healthy smiles. Through a variety of minimally invasive dental procedures to increase your confidence and change the shape of your teeth

Different options to change the shape of your teeth 

Unless they present a health problem or the shape results from damage, most dentists do not usually recommend changing the shape of your teeth. If your dental problems prevent you from having an ideal smile and your dentist finds no impediment, subtle changes can be made with reshaping and contouring. 

Many options can help you get the healthy smile you desire, thanks to modern dentistry and advancements in the field. Cosmetic dentistry offers dental procedures to alter your tooth shape that is minimally invasive and long-lasting. Your procedure's price and chair time will depend on the work done. 

The most common include: 

Veneers 

Veneers are one of the top choices for changing the shape of your teeth. The Dental Economics Journal reports that cosmetic dentistry, especially veneers, has grown 12.5 percent within the last five years.

Your dentist can apply veneers by bonding a thin layer of durable porcelain to the front of your teeth, giving you the size and shape you want. Porcelain veneers are also stain-resistant. They are a quick solution that can be placed in several appointments.

Dental Implants

If you are missing a tooth, changing the shape isn't the problem — the absence of a tooth is! Dental implants are the way to go in this situation because they completely replace your missing (or decayed) tooth and simultaneously give you a healthier and more beautiful tooth. 

Implants are long-lasting and one of the most time-consuming and involved approaches to changing the shape of your teeth. A well-placed and cared-for implant can last your entire life! Placing them doesn't affect the surrounding teeth as bridges do, and they have an extremely high success rate. 

Enamel shaping

Enamel shaping is a great quick fix for changing the shape of your teeth. It can also be called contouring, and a particular instrument is used to sand away imperfections and give your teeth a polished look.

Shaping can include either removing tooth material or adding it. It often involves no more than a few millimeters of enamel, but it can improve the look of your smile significantly. It is not meant for overhauling your smile but simply refining it.

Bonding

This cosmetic treatment often goes hand-in-hand with dental contouring. To create more shape and mass, your dentist can add resin to the surface of your teeth in a dental bonding procedure. 

Bonding is when we add material. If you have a chip or crack, we fill it with resin to give your tooth a smooth appearance. It is a great way to fix gaps between teeth, small chips and cracks, discolorations, worn down or misshapen teeth, and even minor overlapping. 

Like contouring, this dental procedure can be performed painlessly without using drills or needles.

Gum Reshaping

If you hate your "gummy" smile, we can help! If your gums make your teeth appear smaller, we can remove gum tissue to expose more of your tooth and help you achieve a bigger, brighter smile.

But on the contrary, if your gums have receded and make your teeth appear abnormally long, we can graft gum tissue from another part of your mouth to improve the look of your smile. 

Crowns 

Crowns may be one option for lengthening short teeth or changing the overall shape. They are essentially prosthetic surfaces that fit over your entire natural tooth. 

The most common use for crowns is to cover up apparent fillings, but they can also be used to conceal teeth that are chipped or too small. A custom crown will be designed to look and feel like a natural tooth and can be matched to your natural tooth shade.

Orthodontics

If your teeth are crooked or misaligned, orthodontic treatment with braces or clear aligners could move them into a straighter position. Orthodontic treatment is suitable for teenagers and adults and usually takes 18 months or longer, depending on how much straightening you need.

Other types of odontoplasty

Odontoplasty is the process of removing and reshaping your teeth with a drill. The dental procedure isn't as uncomfortable as it sounds, but it's usually more commonly used for teeth that are highly distorted or too big. 

Before you visit your dentist to change the shape of your teeth, it's wise to keep in mind what you wish to change and which dental procedures are used to address your specific needs. With the right cosmetic dentist, your smile can brighten up in no time. 

Smiling is a science and art for us in Peoria, AZ

Only some people are happy with the shape or appearance of their smile. If you weren't born with the perfect set of teeth, cosmetic dentistry might be the best option to change the shape of your teeth and design the smile of your dreams.

At Designer Dental Services, we don't just consider ourselves smile technicians; we are also designers of healthy smiles. Dr. Grampp and his team of dental professionals, who are experts in cosmetic dentistry, are not just looking to create cast smiles. 

By evaluating the condition of your teeth, consulting about your smile goals, and advising you on the different treatments available to you, we ensure to help you reshape your beautiful, natural smile. 

Feel free to contact us through our website or by calling our number (623) 334-0012. Our trained staff is available to answer your questions and guide you at all times. Contact us now. 

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