{"id":85,"date":"2022-02-10T17:08:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T17:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetsmileswi.com\/blog\/?p=85"},"modified":"2025-07-30T21:22:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T21:22:43","slug":"small-teeth-3-potential-causes-and-3-fixes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetsmileswi.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/10\/small-teeth-3-potential-causes-and-3-fixes\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Causes of Small Teeth and How to Fix Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetsmileswi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_316558318__5___1648054920_95266.jpg\" alt=\"person smiling after having small teeth fixed\" class=\"wp-image-87\" style=\"width:300px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetsmileswi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_316558318__5___1648054920_95266.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.sweetsmileswi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_316558318__5___1648054920_95266-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetsmileswi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_316558318__5___1648054920_95266-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Recently, when looking through old photos, you realized that your smile looked different than that of your friends. After racking your brain to determine what differentiated you from them, you figured it out: your teeth look smaller than theirs. Several things can cause small teeth. Though you don\u2019t have to have them fixed, many people find that the short look they give their smiles isn\u2019t what they want. If you\u2019re interested in having your small teeth fixed, read on to learn about three potential causes as well as three ways that your dentist can fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Possible Causes of Microdontia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Microdontia is a condition that causes teeth to develop or appear to be smaller than usual. It can be hereditary or caused by a genetic disorder, cleft palate or other developmental issues, or a side-effect of radiation exposure. Excessive wear due to teeth grinding can also make teeth look small. The different kinds of Microdontia are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Localized<\/strong> \u2013 This is also the most common form of microdontia and causes only one or a few teeth to be small. This usually affects the upper teeth and may impact either the root or crown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relative generalized<\/strong> \u2013 The teeth may be normal in size but look smaller than average due to a large jawbone or the gums extending over the teeth too far.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>True generalized<\/strong> \u2013 Pituitary dwarfism, also called growth hormone deficiency, can cause this form of microdontia. When someone has this condition, the pituitary glands don\u2019t produce enough growth hormones, which makes all the teeth smaller than average.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Ways to Fix Microdontia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what can cause small teeth, how can your dentist fix them? A few methods they may use are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetsmileswi.com\/restorative-dentistry.html\"><strong>Dental crowns<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 These are tooth-colored caps that surround the entire visible part of a tooth. They can be made from porcelain, resin, metal, or ceramic and are often used to repair damaged teeth. Fortunately, dental crowns can also make small teeth look larger. Some dentists also offer CEREC one-visit dental crowns, which allow you to complete treatment in just one visit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetsmileswi.com\/veneers.html\"><strong>Porcelain veneers<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 These are thin, custom-made, dental-grade porcelain shells that cover the front surface of your teeth to mask chips, cracks, gaps, discoloration, and several other cosmetic issues. They can also be used to change the size and shape of one\u2019s teeth so that they look larger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetsmileswi.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\"><strong>Cosmetic dental bonding<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Though this can correct similar issues as veneers, bonding uses a composite resin instead of porcelain shells. It\u2019s color-matched to your smile and can make your teeth look longer by slightly reshaping them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Though small teeth can make your smile look shorter than average, it isn\u2019t dangerous for your oral health. If you don\u2019t like how they look, speak with your dentist about one of the above options so they can help you attain a beautiful, brag-worthy smile you love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If small teeth are keeping you from loving your smile, Sweet Smiles Family Dentistry can help. They offer porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and bonding to make your teeth look larger, healthier, and more uniform. Soon, you\u2019ll be showing off a gorgeous grin that you love! For more information on their services or to schedule an appointment with Sweet Smiles Family Dentistry, call their Milwaukee office at (414) 808-2003, their Grafton office at (262) 333-0540, or visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetsmileswi.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, when looking through old photos, you realized that your smile looked different than that of your friends. After racking your brain to determine what differentiated you from them, you figured it out: your teeth look smaller than theirs. Several things can cause small teeth. 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