My 2 front teeth shifted recently. I am thinking of getting my veneers replaced soon, at least that one that shifted forward. Will too much enamel have to be removed on that one that it'll need to be a crown? I'd like to preserve as much of my teeth as I can for as long as possible. I don't want to pay $1000+ for orthodontics and then have to replace the veneers anyway in the near future. They are starting to stain around the margins on a couple of them. I've had them for 6.5 years.
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November 25, 2013
Answer: Will my veneer have to be a crown after teeth shifting?
Occasionally teeth may be mildly sensitive for the first few weeks after veneers have been prepared and placed. This is just a tooth's response to it being worked on. Typically this is mild and should improve week by week for the first 8 to 12 weeks. However, if a tooth is frequently throbbing...
Placement of veneers will place the teeth at the ideal alignment and length which should allow the patient to achieve ideal function in things like speech, smiling, and even kissing. Correctly designed veneers should not prevent your lip, tongue, or mouth in general from moving naturally. You...
Even if you have fillings, if you have substantial amount of tooth structure remaining it would be my recommendation to do veneers rather than crowns. Studies show that when the back side of the tooth is drilled away and prepared for a crown that the tooth is much weaker than if it weren't, and...