How To Fix Pointy Canines With Cosmetic Dentistry

If you have pointy canine teeth, there are a few cosmetic dentistry procedures that can help you enhance your smile. Veneers, bonding, and contouring and reshaping are procedures that are available. Depending on the condition of your teeth, all or some of these options may be best. Canine teeth are used to help shred food to make it easier for digestion. These teeth are also used to help keep your upper and lower teeth remain apart to prevent grinding. Only a cosmetic dentist will be able to tell if your canine teeth can be reshaped without causing additional health risks.

Instructions

1. Visit your dentist to determine the cosmetic dentistry options that are right for you. Depending on your dentist's speciality, you may be referred to a cosmetic dentist.

2. Consider enamelplasty to fix pointy canine teeth. This procedure involves contouring and reshaping canine teeth so they appear more rounded rather than pointy.

3. Consider veneers to make your canine teeth appear less pointy. Veneers are a thin covering applied to teeth to enhance their appearance.

4. Ask your dentist about having your canine teeth bonded. Your dentist will create a resin that used to fill in gaps, chips and tooth discoloration. This could help reduce the appearance of pointy canine teeth.

5. Visit your dentist twice a year for regular check ups after cosmetic dentistry to ensure your teeth look their best and are healthy.

Tips & Warnings

• Explore different options with your dentist before deciding on a specific procedure. Since most cosmetic dentistry procedures are not covered under dental insurance plans, many dentists offer payment plans for patients.

• Contouring and reshaping teeth is not an option for every patient. Depending on the amount of enamel that would be lost after completing the procedure, your dentist may recommend against it.

References

• Additional information
• Tooth bonding information