Do you think your teeth are too small, short, or “stubby”? If so, you may feel self-conscious about flashing your smile. No matter how long you have been unhappy with your pearly whites, the advancements in cosmetic dentistry have made it possible to change them in a short amount of time. Your dentist can transform your teeth into the grin you have always dreamed of. Read on to learn about why your teeth are small and three treatments that can help.

Wisdom teeth, also known as the “third molar” are the teeth that are in the very back of your mouth. They also are the last of your pearly whites to develop, normally coming through the gums between the ages of 17-21. That’s why they are called “wisdom teeth”. About 85% of people must eventually get them removed. However, not everyone has wisdom teeth. The Dental Research Journal states that up to 37% of people are missing one or more of their third molars. Read on to learn more about wisdom teeth and their development (or lack thereof!).