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Can The Size Of The Front Teeth Be Reduced?
Question: Hi,
Can the size of the front teeth be reduced?
I have upper front two teeth of bigger size even in length, i want to shorten the height of it.
Is it possible to do, please advise.
Can the size of the front teeth be reduced?
I have upper front two teeth of bigger size even in length, i want to shorten the height of it.
Is it possible to do, please advise.
Brief Answer:
Enameloplasty , Orthodontic treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for consulting Healthcare magic .
This is Dr. Priyanka tiwari answering your query .
Read your query and understand your concern as you have bigger size of front two teeth dont be worried so much yes it can be corrected .
Treatment option can be -Re-contouring or Enamelopasty
- Orthodontic correction
In Recontouring or Enameloplasty - Reshaping of front central incisor but done only when there is enough of existing enamel of teeth however some people doesnt have enamel then composite or porcelain veenering can be done .
In Orthodontic correction -Orthodontic treatment depends on age and case of the patient if your teeth are slightly proclined ( forwardly ) placed then also teeth looks slightly bigger so it can be treated with Orthodontic brackets . Orthodontic treatment vary from six month to one year .
If will suggest you to consult Cosmetic dentist or Orthodontist for clinical assessment and discuss your treatment option .
Hope I have answered your query .
If you have further query I will be happy to help.
Enameloplasty , Orthodontic treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for consulting Healthcare magic .
This is Dr. Priyanka tiwari answering your query .
Read your query and understand your concern as you have bigger size of front two teeth dont be worried so much yes it can be corrected .
Treatment option can be -Re-contouring or Enamelopasty
- Orthodontic correction
In Recontouring or Enameloplasty - Reshaping of front central incisor but done only when there is enough of existing enamel of teeth however some people doesnt have enamel then composite or porcelain veenering can be done .
In Orthodontic correction -Orthodontic treatment depends on age and case of the patient if your teeth are slightly proclined ( forwardly ) placed then also teeth looks slightly bigger so it can be treated with Orthodontic brackets . Orthodontic treatment vary from six month to one year .
If will suggest you to consult Cosmetic dentist or Orthodontist for clinical assessment and discuss your treatment option .
Hope I have answered your query .
If you have further query I will be happy to help.
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