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Solutions for treating short teeth
Many people are affected by the dental condition of short teeth. Bondi Dental can help identify if the problem exists and, if so, treat the ailment.
Short or only looking short?
Just because a tooth appears short it does not mean that the tooth necessarily is short. For this reason it is vital that our dentist determine between a tooth that really is short compared with a tooth that only appears to be short in length.
Even though by appearance a tooth may seem short it may actually be of full size alas its looks short due to problems such as excess gum tissue or an unbalance teeth aesthetic.
Gum modification
If our dentist determines that the tooth required a gum modification to remedy the problem for perceptions sake a gum lift might be an appropriate cause of action. Some may know this procedure as a gum reconstruction. Gingivectomy or flap surgery bay fix excess gum tissue present overlapping areas of tooth.
Tooth veneer
If your tooth is in reality short and not just a perception then porcelain veneers may be possible solution. A ceramic front would be fitted to your tooth or teeth. Another of their possible functions of veneers therefore is to lengthen short teeth. If your teeth are too short, and lifting of gums is not a viable option, consider veneers to give you the appearance of normal-length teeth. A cosmetic dentist will buff away a bit of your teeth to make room for the veneers, cast a mold based on your buffed teeth, send this mould to Dentist Bondi’s Sydney lab for veneer moulding. From there we cement the veneers to your teeth. With veneers, you can not only improve the length of your teeth but the shade and translucency, too.
Note that typically, dentists will recommend a combination of treatments to help you achieve the best smile.