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Do you feel confident when it comes to showing off your smile? The good news is that there are steps you can take in order to improve the appearance of your teeth. With modern dental technology, there are numerous cosmetic dental treatments<\/a> out there to help you work towards the smile of your dreams. One common cosmetic concern is the appearance of teeth that are too small. Here are a few treatment options that may be able to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dental Bonding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental bonding is done in order to correct small cosmetic imperfections. This minimally invasive procedure involves your dentist sculpting a tooth-colored composite resin to the surface of your teeth in order to correct minor flaws in your smile. If you have a couple undersized teeth, minor gaps, or other small aesthetic issues, you may want to consider this treatment. It is affordable and can last for many years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porcelain Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the most common cosmetic dental procedures out there. It involves the use of wafer-thin shells of porcelain that are placed over the front surface of the teeth in order to correct a variety of imperfections, including chips, gaps, discoloration, and minor cracks. Another issue that this procedure can correct is the appearance of misshapen or undersized teeth. Veneers are customized to be the exact size, shape, and color needed to blend in seamlessly with the rest of your smile while helping you achieve the results that you\u2019re looking for. After evaluating your smile, your dentist will remove a small amount of your protective dental enamel to give you the natural-looking results that you hope to achieve!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lumineers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lumineers are very similar to porcelain veneers. They offer pretty much all of the same benefits except the teeth do not need to be altered before placement. Lumineers are so thin that they can be applied to the teeth without and changes. They offer a more conservative treatment with fast results!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metal-Free Dental Crowns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a tooth or two that is undersized and has endured damage in the past, a dental crown may be your best bet. They are crafted from 100% dental porcelain. It doesn\u2019t just look like real dental enamel, but it is also just as strong. This way, you won\u2019t need to worry about accidentally damaging your restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need to settle for undersized teeth that don\u2019t make you feel confident. By talking to your dentist and doing your research, you can figure out a plan that caters to your individual needs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Christine DiBlasi Laster<\/a> earned her dental doctorate from the University of North Carolina Chape Hill School of Dentistry where she graduated with Honors and received the Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Award. She is committed to continuing education in order to keep her knowledge and skills sharp. Currently, she is a proud member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Women Dentists, North Carolina Dental Society, among several other professional organizations. To learn more about your cosmetic dentistry options or to schedule a consultation at her office in Raleigh, visit her website<\/a> or call (919) 787-0355.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Do you feel confident when it comes to showing off your smile? The good news is that there are steps you can take in order to improve the appearance of your teeth. With modern dental technology, there are numerous cosmetic dental treatments out there to help you work towards the smile of your dreams. One […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-261","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nCorrecting Small Teeth, Raleigh | Christine D. Laster DDS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you think your teeth are too small or short? 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