Transform too-short teeth
Posted Thursday, July 22, 2010
Sometimes, lengthening your teeth can be all it takes to get a spectacular smile.
Since it's all about proportion, you can't overlook your gums. Genetics may be to blame, or even improper hygiene when braces were worn. Cosmetic gum procedures can be done in a single appointment. They're generally painless, and teeth will appear longer when the gums heal.
On the flip side, teeth that appear too short may be the result of wear on the bottom edges of the teeth, so altering your bite is another way to make teeth look longer. Your dentist restores your back teeth in a more open position, creating space in the front so these teeth can be lengthened via bonding, porcelain veneers, or crowns.
If you select this approach, you must wear a temporary restoration for at least three months to make sure you don't have TMJ problems.
Have you tried either of these options? Tell those considering them what your experience was like by leaving a comment below.
Tags: bonding, crowns, gum contouring, gums, procedure, treatment, veneers
- Dr. Laurence R. Rifkin
- Cosmetic Dentist
A professional sculptor, author, lecturer, educator, writer and professional artist with many of his pieces in private collections around the world, Dr. Rifkin is a veteran cosmetic dentist who has distinguished himself in Beverly Hills, a city abound with aesthetic practitioners—integrating his artistic background to craft smiles that are as structurally sound as they are visually pleasing. He employs what he calls a “dento-facial” approach to smile design, accounting for bone structure, the shape of the lips, and even one’s age as part of his all-encompassing philosophy.
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- Dr. Bob Perkins
- Cosmetic Dentist
With a healthy dose of humor and 19 years of experience, Dr. Bob Perkins always makes sure that his patients have something to smile about. He's passionate about his work and the effect that a beautiful smile can have on his patients' lives, emphasizing that the whole experience for a patient be beyond expectations—from customer service to the quality of dentistry and everything in between.
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- Dr. Jeffery W. Hadley
- Cosmetic Dentist
According to Dr. Jeffery W. Hadley, expectations of those seeking cosmetic dentistry are sky high, and his joy is found in delivering beautiful results. From the simplest replacement to advanced restorative work, his busy, referral-based practice is testimony to his personal, meticulous approach. He attended the USC School of Dentistrym where he learned the artistic and clinical sides of restorative dentistry and how to make dramatic improvements. He joined the Navy, where he began general practice residency.
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