February 11, 2026
As bad as chips, cracks, and stains are for smiles, maybe those aren’t the issues your grin has. It could be that your teeth are (or look) shorter or “stubbier” compared to most others. Well, those with the latter problem have some good luck; cosmetic dentists have great options for fixing small teeth. Your Arlington dental practice can even tell you about these treatment methods in detail. So, just keep reading to learn about small teeth, their causes, and their cosmetic dental solutions.
People Can Have Small Teeth?
People will sometimes develop small teeth, which usually have two potential causes. These are biology – specifically, your genes – and tooth erosion.
It’s quite possible for a person to be born with smaller-than-normal teeth. Indeed, a unique genetic condition – microdontia – is known to make pearly whites short or tiny. This ailment can even grow worse in some cases, often due to developmental issues and radiation exposure.
Of course, gradual wear and tear can also cause small teeth. Force from chewing, biting, nighttime grinding, and dental injuries will erode one’s enamel over time. Many dentists will suggest various procedures to keep this damage from worsening. (Treatment typically takes the form of a mouthguard, occlusal adjustment, etc.)
Ways Dentists Fix Small Teeth
Despite the points above, you needn’t worry; cosmetic dentists can fix small teeth. Many of their treatments can help a tooth (or several) look larger to onlookers. As for which ones, consider the examples listed below:
Dental Crowns
Most patients get dental crowns to keep damaged teeth safe. However, these special caps can also help your small pearly whites loom large.
Note that a dental crown fits over a tooth’s visible portion. If told beforehand, a dentist can customize this cap to be “big” and hide your small pearly white from view. The treatment would thus leave you with a tooth that appears to have a proper size. (At the same time, the cap would be sturdy enough to last for years and not fall off easily.)
Porcelain Veneers
You may assume porcelain veneers just treat stains, chips, and cracks. Well, you’d be wrong; they can also help small teeth look bigger.
A porcelain veneer works by fitting over the front-facing enamel. That said, its size could easily exceed your enamel surface; it’d just have to be properly customized first. A veneer treatment could thus help your tooth seem bigger than it actually is.
Clearly, cosmetic dentistry has great options for fixing small teeth. Check them out soon with your dental provider’s help!
About the Practice
Impact Dentistry is based in Arlington, TX. Led by Dr. Daniel Lim, our practice is ready, eager, and able to address your smile’s varied needs. Our treatments span preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dental options, as well as same-day oral emergency care. You can thus rest assured – we have you (and your whole family) covered! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (817)-375-0400.