Different tooth lengths

Health insurance usually doesn’t pay the cost of aesthetic dental corrections. Depending on your insurer and policy, however, these costs may be covered. The best thing to do is to contact your health insurance company directly to find out if they cover the costs of fixing uneven tooth lengths.

If you aren't experiencing any health problems, it is not medically necessary to correct teeth with different lengths. Differently sized teeth can cause people to suffer from low self-esteem. Even teeth represent beauty and success and create a likeable, groomed appearance.

There are various methods for correcting uneven teeth.

1. Veneers

Veneers are a long-term solution to fix different tooth lengths. These wafer-thin ceramic shells are especially suitable for teeth that are too small, resulting in a harmonious smile. Custom-made Veneers are shells applied over the teeth, making them even in length.

2. Finishing

• Shaping involves removing a minimal amount of tooth substance, for instance polishing an overly long edge or rounding out a sharp edge. With this method, we can quickly and easily improve the shape of your teeth.
• Contouring involves artificially building up tooth substance. If one tooth is shorter than another, for instance, tooth-coloured composite can be applied to somewhat adapt it to the surrounding teeth.

3. Aligners

If the teeth have different sizes because of a mismatch between the jaw and the teeth, orthodontic treatment with clear braces may be the best treatment.

If you have any further questions, our bestsmile dentists will be happy to help.