Small or Short Teeth
Veneers can change visible length and proportion when tooth structure and bite are suitable.
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Dental veneers can change the visible shape, size, color and proportions of selected teeth. ParkSide Dental in Brooklyn provides cosmetic veneer consultations with Dr. Anton Moskalenko, DDS, including porcelain and composite options. Care is available for patients with and without dental insurance, with self-pay and flexible payment options.
Veneers are not the right treatment for every cosmetic concern. Dr. Moskalenko evaluates tooth structure, enamel, bite, gum health, existing restorations and smile goals before recommending veneers or an alternative such as bonding, whitening, Invisalign or a crown.
ParkSide Dental is located at 325 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, near Prospect Park and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. English, Spanish, Russian and Ukrainian are spoken.
Veneers are thin restorations placed over the visible front surface of selected teeth. They may be considered for tooth shape, proportion, small gaps, discoloration that does not respond adequately to whitening, minor chips and selected mild alignment concerns.
Porcelain and composite veneers differ in material, preparation, repairability, stain resistance, treatment time and cost. A consultation helps determine whether veneers or a more conservative alternative better fits the tooth.
Thin restorations designed to improve the visible surface of selected teeth.
Dental veneers are placed over the front surface of teeth to change visible color, contour, width, length or symmetry. They are primarily cosmetic restorations and are different from crowns, which provide more extensive tooth coverage.
Veneers may be considered when teeth are healthy enough for cosmetic treatment.
Veneers can change visible length and proportion when tooth structure and bite are suitable.
Selected cosmetic chips and uneven edges may be masked or reshaped.
Veneers may visually close selected spaces without orthodontically moving the teeth.
Veneers may be considered when professional whitening cannot provide the desired color change.
Custom restorations can change visible width, length and contour.
Selected mild irregularities may be masked, but significant alignment concerns may need orthodontic treatment.
Custom ceramic restorations made to fit the individual tooth and smile design.
Porcelain veneers are fabricated outside the mouth and bonded to prepared tooth surfaces. They are commonly selected for their color stability, surface finish and ability to reproduce natural-looking tooth characteristics.
The amount of tooth preparation varies according to tooth position, veneer design, enamel and treatment goals.
A tooth-colored resin option that can often be completed more directly.
Composite veneers use tooth-colored resin to reshape and improve selected teeth. They may require less treatment time and can be easier to repair than porcelain, but they can wear and stain differently over time.
Tooth size and proportion can influence overall smile balance.
For selected patients, veneers can increase the visible length or width of teeth that appear disproportionately small. The treatment plan should consider the gums, bite, neighboring teeth and overall facial proportions.
In some cases, gum contouring may also be discussed when gum position contributes to the appearance of short teeth.
Both can improve tooth shape, but they use different materials and treatment approaches.
Dental bonding may be a more conservative option for small chips, gaps, uneven edges and selected shape concerns. Veneers may be considered when a broader change in tooth shape, proportion or color is desired.
Veneers can change appearance; Invisalign actually moves teeth.
Veneers can make selected mildly irregular teeth appear straighter by changing visible contours, but they do not move tooth roots or correct significant bite problems.
See our crooked teeth treatment hub or learn more about Invisalign in Brooklyn.
Veneers are primarily cosmetic; crowns are often used when more structural coverage is needed.
A veneer mainly covers the visible front surface of a tooth. A dental crown surrounds substantially more of the tooth and may be recommended when the tooth is weakened, heavily restored, cracked or otherwise needs greater structural protection.
Learn more about dental crowns in Brooklyn.
Whitening changes tooth shade; veneers can change both color and visible form.
If color is the main concern, professional whitening may be a more conservative first option. Veneers may be considered when discoloration is combined with shape, size, gap or surface concerns.
Learn more about professional teeth whitening in Brooklyn.
“A cosmetic consultation should start with the tooth, not the veneer. Sometimes veneers are appropriate, and sometimes bonding, whitening or orthodontic treatment can achieve the goal more conservatively.”— Dr. Anton Moskalenko, DDS
The goal is to determine whether veneers are appropriate before planning the cosmetic details.
Teeth and gums are checked for decay, fractures, existing restorations and periodontal concerns.
Discuss color, shape, size, symmetry and which teeth are affecting your smile.
Veneers can be compared with bonding, whitening, Invisalign or crowns when appropriate.
The number of teeth, material, preparation and expected maintenance are reviewed before treatment.
Active cavities and gum disease generally need to be addressed before elective cosmetic treatment. Read about preventive dental care and small cavities and holes in teeth.
Veneer cost depends on the material, number of teeth, tooth preparation and individual treatment plan.
With insurance: Veneers performed primarily for cosmetic reasons are commonly excluded from dental benefits. Coverage should be verified for the specific plan and clinical circumstances.
Without insurance: ParkSide Dental offers self-pay and flexible payment options. See our Brooklyn dental pricing guide and dental insurance benefits guide.
ParkSide Dental is located at 325 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, near Prospect Park and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. We serve Flatbush, Crown Heights, Kensington, Ditmas Park, Windsor Terrace and surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods, as well as patients from across NYC.
English, Spanish, Russian and Ukrainian are spoken.
Common questions about candidacy, preparation, cost and alternatives.
Veneers can change the visible shape of selected mildly irregular teeth, but they do not orthodontically move teeth or correct significant bite problems.
Selected small spaces may be visually closed by changing tooth width and shape. Larger spaces or bite concerns may require another treatment.
The amount of tooth preparation varies by material, tooth position and treatment plan. Some cases require more preparation than others.
Neither material is best for every patient. They differ in appearance, stain resistance, repairability, treatment time and cost.
Veneers performed primarily for cosmetic reasons are commonly excluded from dental insurance benefits, although plan rules vary.
Yes. ParkSide Dental provides self-pay and flexible payment options.
A consultation can help determine whether veneers or another cosmetic option makes the most sense.
Call (718) 462-7436 and tell our team you would like to discuss veneers or cosmetic dentistry.
Use our online appointment request.
We are located at 325 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225.
Dr. Moskalenko can review veneers, bonding, whitening, Invisalign and crowns where appropriate.
Cosmetic and restorative dental care at ParkSide Dental in Brooklyn.
Dr. Anton Moskalenko, DDS evaluates patients considering porcelain or composite veneers and develops treatment recommendations based on tooth health, bite, existing restorations and individual smile goals.
Schedule a consultation to compare veneers with bonding, whitening, Invisalign or other cosmetic options based on your teeth and goals.
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