Many people like rodents, such as hamsters and gerbils, but no human wants their two front teeth to look like rodents do. Rodent front teeth are much larger than the rest of their teeth because they are constantly growing, and the animal has to gnaw on hard substances to shave down their teeth. If you have overly large front teeth, there are ways that you can fix them to look like the rest of your permanent teeth.
WHY ARE MY TWO FRONT TEETH SO HUGE?
If your two front teeth are much larger than the rest of your teeth, it is called macrodontia. Macrodontia usually only affects your two front teeth, but rarely, the condition can affect the teeth on either side of your front teeth as well. If you have macrodontia, you may have an issue with your pituitary gland, which regulates the size of your organs. You may also have gotten your large front teeth due to genetics, or the way your mouth is shaped makes your teeth look large by comparison.
WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS FOR MACRODONTIA?
Luckily for people with large front teeth, there are options that allow our dentist to alter your teeth to fit the rest of your permanent teeth. One option dentists have is to use bonding to make the teeth around your front teeth a bit larger so that your smile looks more balanced. Dentists can also grind away some of your tooth enamel to make your front teeth smaller.
Another great solution to big teeth, especially if you have cracks or breaks in other teeth, is veneers. Veneers cover your natural teeth completely, making your smile look uniform. Veneers are cemented over your natural teeth, and they can last for decades.
Not sure what you should do to fix your large front teeth? Do not worry! We are here to help you. Give our office a call today at (504) 269-3486 to arrange an appointment with our dentist.