can i have my front teeth cut to make them shorter

Q. I was just wondering if it was possible to get my front two teeth cut down so they are a little shorter and if there are any dangerous side effects, because dentists have told me its unhealthy but im really not happy with my teeth.

A. It is possible to have some recontouring of your tooth tissue done to make your teeth more aesthetically pleasing. The amount of recontouring that can be done depends on the amount of enamel you have in the area to be reshaped. If your teeth are much longer than the rest of them, the amount of enamel removed may be substantial and the dentine layer (second layer) of the tooth may begin to show. If this is the case I would advice you to consider other options like braces or veneers. The reason for this is if the dentine begins to show, you may experience sensitivity, you have lost the protective layer of the tooth and dentine wears down 9 times faster than enamel. If your front teeth only need to be shortened by 1mm then this can be done without any problems. I would advice you go to a dentist who is used to doing cosmetic procedures it would also be advisable to seek out an orthodontist because you may get the result that you want by wearing braces for a period of time.

Hope this helps
Kind Regards

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri
December 28th, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Chrissy Says :

Q:I have long teeth, maybe 2-4mm longer than I’d like. If I could get this recontouring procedure done, how much would it cost to do four teeth?

December 28th, 2008 at 08:47 PM
hassan Says :

my front two teeth are long can i make it a bit short that give me confidence in laughing and what will be your fees

May 31st, 2011 at 08:47 PM
nasir farid Says :

i want my front two teeths to get shorter. Kindly tell me the cost and place where i can get this treatment. I live in london.

December 27th, 2011 at 08:47 PM
courtney Says :

So my bottom teeth and top are almost perfect …. except on my bottom right in the middle I have Aaron tooth that’s alot taller than all the others.. it’s really annoying.. and people point it out l. Is there any way to shorten it!?

August 16th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
lol Says :

i need to shorten my to front top teeth and its really annoying and then go over my other is it and over bight and how do you fix it

January 3rd, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Hassan Says :

I have been told by a dentist of this dental technique called ‘slicing’ in which the front six or so teeth are ‘sliced’ 0.5 mm from each side which allows for more space for the teeth to move into. The dentist i consulted is of the opinion that slicing would help reduce my overbite. I wanted to know if this technique is a) effective and b) has any side effects.

January 18th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
sheree Says :

I have two front teeth that are longer than my other teeth and teeth on either side that over lap turn inwards . I hate my smile and find it hard ti eat sometimes. What could i do?

January 30th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
bns dahal Says :

my front four teeth are long and it is effecting my personality.what should i do?????

March 18th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Meer Says :

Hi,my front two teeths are a bit longer then the other teeths,can u please guide me as to how can I get rid of this long teeth,I stay in mumbai,india…is there any place in my city where I can go to find a solution for this???

May 31st, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Garry Says :

I’ve trimmed my teeth the front and now I can’t seem to figure out were to place my tongue for the th. It feels uncomfortable when I do it is this due to trimming?

July 13th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
james kim Says :

i am fed up with my front teeth, as these are long and looking ugly, when i am smiling. What to do? Plz help

September 20th, 2013 at 08:47 PM
Amit Says :

My front teeth are long..what to do,,pls help..

February 24th, 2015 at 08:47 PM
dolly Says :

I want to shortner my front teeth , how much does it cost

May 30th, 2015 at 08:47 PM
pbisht Says :

Is slicing or trimming of teeth is harmful? ??

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