When front teeth look tiny compared to your smile, composite bonding can build out their sides in about an hour. Patients often ask our dentists at Envy Smile Dental whether they can make undersized lateral teeth wider without shaving off enamel for porcelain caps.
Key Clinical Summary
In our clinic at 3 Goldhawk Road in London and talking with people who travel down to see us from Manchester the number one goal is closing dark side gaps naturally. The dentist paints clear adhesive onto the sides of the tooth and shapes soft resin to widen the tooth before setting it hard with a blue lamp.
The main risk is leaving a rough shelf down by the gumline. Because a small tooth has a narrower root neck, adding composite means the tooth flares out wider. Unless that border is buffed smooth as marble, sandwich crumbs will wedge underneath and inflame the gum.
Plaque also settles easily along the join. You have to thread floss right down into that crevice every single night, or tea and red wine will leave a dirty brown line right along the bond. An electric brush helps, but an interdental stick does the real work.
We suggest checking the new tooth width in a handheld mirror in daylight before you leave the chair.
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The insights shared in our articles are meant to educate and inform, not to replace a face-to-face consultation. Every smile is unique, and a proper diagnosis can only be made by a qualified clinical professional. Please book an appointment with our team or consult your local dentist for advice tailored to your specific oral health needs.
