{"id":38,"date":"2021-08-10T16:56:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T16:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rsqdental.com\/blog\/?p=38"},"modified":"2021-10-19T16:58:23","modified_gmt":"2021-10-19T16:58:23","slug":"how-cosmetic-dentist-can-fix-small-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rsqdental.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/10\/how-cosmetic-dentist-can-fix-small-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Have Small Teeth? Here\u2019s How Your Dentist Can Help!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do you have small or short teeth? You might be looking for solutions to fix them. Not only can they be aesthetically displeasing, but they can also lead to eating difficulties, teeth grinding, or jaw problems. Although they don\u2019t always require treatment, correcting them can improve your quality of life and restore your confidence. Read along as we discuss several causes of small teeth,     issues that can arise because of them, and what your cosmetic dentist can do to fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

For some people, small teeth are caused by a condition called microdontia<\/strong>. It\u2019s when a person has one or more teeth that are smaller than average. Since it\u2019s hereditary, you or your child are likely to have small teeth if it runs in the family. Another common cause of shorter teeth is severe wear-and-tear and chipping that occurs over time. Because it happens so subtly, most adults won\u2019t realize their teeth are getting smaller until there\u2019s a significant difference. If you grind or clench your teeth at night, you risk wearing them down and making them smaller as you get older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Small Teeth Lead to Other Problems?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aside from looking aesthetically displeasing, small teeth can lead to other health conditions. Here are some problems that develop because of the bad bite characterized by shortened teeth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n