{"id":254,"date":"2021-11-17T21:36:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T21:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/?p=254"},"modified":"2022-07-05T21:40:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T21:40:26","slug":"fixing-small-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/fixing-small-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Small or Stubby Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Smiles come in all shapes and sizes, and some of those sizes are significantly smaller than others. People with small or \u201cstubby\u201d teeth often find that their teeth don\u2019t bite together properly, leading to eating difficulties or other issues. And even if short teeth don\u2019t cause any physical problems, they can still make you feel shy about smiling in front of others. But even if you were born with short teeth, that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t do anything about them. The following post explores the causes of small teeth as well as potential solutions your cosmetic dentist might suggest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Small Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you have smaller than average teeth (or regular sized teeth that only appear to be unusually small), it means that you have microdontia. This may affect all of your teeth, or it may only apply to one or a few. Since microdontia is hereditary, you\u2019re more likely to have it if your parents or any of your other blood relatives did. The condition could also be a side effect of a genetic disorder or development issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if your teeth aren\u2019t naturally smaller than average, they may \u201cshrink\u201d over time as a result of wear and tear, especially if you grind your teeth excessively. For this reason, microdontia becomes more common as you get older. There are steps you can take to try and avoid such wear, but if the damage has already been done, you should talk to your dentist about possible ways to reverse it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Make Small Teeth Bigger?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Microdontia can be treated in a variety of ways depending on if your teeth are actually small or just appear small. Common procedures that your dentist might suggest include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n