Having bold, white teeth can make your smile look healthier and more youthful. But what if they’re shorter or stubbier than you’d like? While it’s not exactly possible to make your choppers grow longer or larger, there are several cosmetic dentistry treatments that can make them appear as though they did. Here’s a closer look at three incredible procedures that could help you get the bigger, broader grin you’ve been dreaming of!
Porcelain Veneers / Lumineers
Porcelain veneers and Lumineers work the same way: by fitting over your existing teeth like thin shells, providing you with the ability to change their shape, spacing, color, and yes, even their size. So, if your teeth are shorter or stubbier than you’d like, these durable lifelike solutions could help them look and feel bigger and bolder, adding balance to your smile.
With proper care and use, this treatment could last up to 20 years. For veneers, be aware that because the treatment requires a small amount of enamel to be removed from each tooth, it is considered irreversible. With Lumineers, your results won’t last as long, but the procedure will not need to be repeated if you decide you don’t want to redo it once your restorations are removed.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Cosmetic dental bonding uses the same strong, natural-looking composite resin your dentist uses to create tooth-colored fillings to essentially rebuild the enamel, allowing you to customize the shape, size, spacing, and shade of your smile. Although it only lasts for about five years, this treatment is faster and more affordable than veneers and Lumineers and offers many of the same benefits.
Gum Recontouring
Gum recontouring (sometimes referred to as crown lengthening) is a treatment that uses a soft-tissue laser to vaporize overgrown periodontal tissue along the base of the teeth, revealing more of their natural structure and making them appear larger and bolder. This treatment is permanent, so you won’t need to worry about your gums growing back, and because it uses concentrated light instead of a scalpel, it usually requires no stitches, has a faster and more comfortable healing time, and carries a much lower risk of infection. Best of all, it makes your smile appear more balanced and symmetrical, and it can even make it easier to keep your teeth and gums healthy and clean, preventing oral health problems like periodontal disease down the road.
Remember, while it’s not possible to make your teeth grow magically longer or larger, there are several safe, effective cosmetic dentistry treatments that could help you get a bigger, bolder grin that looks as realistic as your natural smile! To learn more about your options, schedule a consultation with your dentist today!
About Our Practice
At Sunrise Dental Center, our trio of talented dentists are proud to offer a variety of solutions to make your teeth appear bigger and bolder. If you’re ready to get the megawatt smile you’ve been dreaming of, schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation to discuss your options by visiting our website or calling us directly at 713-869-9973.
