Misshapen Teeth

Encinitas, Carlsbad, and San Diego

Misshapen teeth come in many forms and they draw attention to themselves, detracting from the overall beauty of your smile. Even one misshapen tooth will appear to be the most noticeable tooth in your mouth. Multiple misshapen teeth can give the illusion of crooked teeth or severe dental damage. Fortunately, there are solutions for misshapen teeth that will bring them into alignment with the rest of your smile, restoring your natural beauty and self confidence.

 

Types of misshapen teeth

 

Teeth can be misshapen in many ways including:

• Teeth that are too short
• Teeth that are too long
• Uneven widths
• Twisting
• Odd angles or curves
• Combinations of the above

 

A misshapen tooth may appear to be broken or chipped when it is not. One or several misshapen teeth can look like a crooked smile, when your teeth are actually in perfect alignment, and straightening cannot solve the problem.

 

Solutions

 

As distressing as the appearance of misshapen teeth may be, the solutions are fairly simple. In most cases, porcelain veneers can be used to simply cover the surface and correct the appearance of your teeth. Some patients choose dental bonding to correct smaller areas.

 

When the problem is not your teeth

 

Sometimes teeth that appear too long or too short are not flawed at all. A flawed gum line may be giving the illusion of misshapen teeth. Excessive gum tissue can make your teeth appear too short. Recessed gums can make them appear too long. An uneven gum line can give the illusion of unevenly sized teeth. When your gums are the real problem, gum recontouring can correct the appearance of your teeth.

 

Talk to Dr. Walsh-Cole about misshapen teeth and the solutions during your complimentary cosmetic consultation. Please contact our Encinitas office today to schedule your appointment. We look forward to meeting and helping you.