My front teeth are in bad shape, how can I fix them?

‘Help! I dont have the perfect smile, my front teeth are in bad shape.’ Fear not, not only is this something we hear all the time, but we also have the answer! Now, first of all a perfect smile isn’t always the standard hollywood smile, we love smiles with character and individuality, but if your smile is holding you back we can help. Often when someone’s smile makes them insecure it is due to their front teeth. Perhaps you have a chipped front tooth, or a front tooth cavity,  misalignment, discolouration or chipping. All of these things have the possibility of drawing a lot of attention. 

So how can a cosmetic dentist help you achieve your perfect smile? Let’s go through what your options are based on the issue you’re facing. 

Cracked front tooth
If you have a cracked front tooth your options will depend on how severe your cracked front tooth is, but regardless, we’re going to give you all options! If you have only a slightly cracked tooth your dentist may be able to use composite bonding to build up and strengthen the tooth, but this is not usually the way to go. For a severely cracked tooth your best option may be to cap the entire tooth with a crown. A crown covers the entire visible part of the tooth to protect the remainder of the tooth. A crown can be designed to to your needs but also to a shape that suits your facial structure, so can give you a fantastic boost of confidence and protect your tooth! 

Tooth decay
Tooth decay can cause darkness of the tooth for two reasons. Severe tooth decay can be characterised by patches of darkness on the tooth. Now, a front tooth cavity is a sure way to dampen your smile, so what can we do about it? 

Providing the tooth decay has not caused an internal tooth infection, your probable treatment would be to have a filling, and then rebuild the tooth if structure has been lost. You may be eligible to opt for composite bonding, this will be a better option if your loss is minimal. If more tooth structure has been lost you may require a crown to protect the tooth from further damage. When it comes to tooth decay it’s best to act fast to minimise the impact that tooth decay can cause. Don’t let that front tooth cavity get you down, speak to your dentist today to see what your options will be with the severity of tooth decay. 

Front tooth discolouration
If you’re experiencing discolouration on the front teeth it can be a real focal point of your smile. Teeth whitening is your best friend if you’re looking to brighten your smile from a dull shade to a naturally bright smile. However if you do have staining that cannot be rectified by a hygiene appointment and teeth whitening, you may need to opt for veneers to alter this. Veneers can be colour matched to your existing tooth shade, but also the design can be tailored to your needs and what would suit your face. 

Missing front tooth 
When you have a missing front tooth or missing front teeth, it can cause smile and teeth insecurity. There are various ways of replacing missing teeth, you could opt for a non invasive denture made specifically to your mouth. Perhaps you want a non surgical permanent option, a dental bridge could be a good option for you. The most natural and restorative way of replacing missing teeth is to opt for dental implants, these have great longevity and can restore your confidence entirely! 

Chipped front tooth 
Do you have a chipped front tooth? If you have a slightly chipped tooth, the option can be super simple… Composite bonding. Composite bonding is when a cosmetic dentist builds up resin material directly on the tooth to restore the shape or structure. Psst! If you have gapped teeth, composite bonding can also be used to close the gap between your front teeth. 

Misaligned front teeth 
If you have misaligned front teeth you may want to realign your teeth to give yourself that straight, beautiful smile. Whilst you could opt for metal braces, Invisalign is a clear brace / aligner that can straighten your smile within 3-7 months in most cases!

Don’t be disheartened if you feel your front teeth are letting your smile down, as mentioned above there are lots of options available that your cosmetic dentist can use! It’s important to know that when you opt for treatment on your front teeth you should do so with conservation at heart. It is never recommended to damage your natural teeth unnecessarily for cosmetic purposes only, so speak to a reputable dentist about what is needed! 

Want to book a consultation with Dr Manish Chitnis to discuss your options? Click below to book a time that suits you. 

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