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Are Porcelain Veneers Recommended for Really Crooked Teeth?

Is it possible for an adult to correct extremely crooked teeth with veneers, or should they see an orthodontist?

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Crooked teeth may need ortho prior to veneers

If your teeth are very overlapped or crowded, it is best to get orthodontics to correct this prior to veneers. This allows for less tooth structure to be removed and a much better esthetic result. It also allows for a healthier periodontal situation beacuse the teeth will be more easy to clean and trap less plaque

Porcelain Veneers do have limitations

Whenever something is changed in the body, we have to ask ourselves if it is working within the parameters of nature or against them. This can help us come to the best solution for a problem. Veneers can definitely correct poorly aligned teeth, even "severely crowded" teeth but with some drawbacks. 1) For long-term success with veneers, the veneer should be bonded primarily to the outer layer of the tooth which is enamel. When teeth are severely... more

Porcelain Veneers on Crooked Teeth

While it is possible to place veneers on crooked teeth, it may be better to have them straightened first. If your dentist designs the veneers to make the crooked teeth look straighter, he will probably have to make some areas thicker than others. This will feel weird to you and it is not as healthy for the surrounding gum tissue. Aligning the teeth before veneer construction will allow for nicer looking, healthier veneers.

Get an Ortho consult before

Even though veneers can do amazing things, I would not consider them on severely crowded teeth before having a consultation with an Orthodontist. You want to make a decision knowing all your alternatives. Like Dr. Jablow said, if you get your crowding corrected before you do the veneers, the tooth structure to be removed is going to be much less and the gum health much more improved. You could also avoid the veneers all together if the shape and color of your teeth are fine. On the... more

Porcelain Veneers and Crooked Teeth

Correcting severely crowded or "crooked" teeth can be accomplished both orthodontically or restoratively. The risk in correcting them restoratively lies in the severity of the crowding. If the teeth are rotated too severely, they will be at risk for needing endodontic treatment (root canals) performed. This is relative to the amount of tooth structure that would need to be removed during the restorative process to achieve the desired esthetic outcome. ... more

Dental veneers for crooked teeth.

Dental porcelain veneers can be used to correct crooked teeth, something called "nstant orthodontics". This type of treatment can result in a beautiful smile, but there is often very aggressive preparation of tooth structure in order to idealize the result. Orthodontics on the other hand can move the teeth and re-align them which is much more conservative. This takes more time and does not change the shape of colour of teeth, something that porcelain veneers will do... more

Veneers for Crooked Teeth

It is possible to correct really crooked teeth with veneers but it is not the best treatment option. The best option is to straighten the teeth first with Invisalign or braces. This is also the least invasive option. It does take longer than veneers but the results will be more stable over time with less maintenance. Doing veneers on crooked teeth usually requires removing a lot of healthy tooth and causing irreversible damage. Furthermore, the veneers won't last forever and will... more

Crooked teeth and veneers

In the situations with severely crooked teeth we recommend orthodontic input first. Usually it regards not only the look of the teeth, but occlusion, bite, surrounding bone and gum. Without proper orthodontic treatment and alignment can lead to devastating effects in long-term. Veneers are usually used for minor corrections.

Get Braces For Really Crooked Teeth

Go have an orthodontic consult for really crooked teeth. Doing procelain veneers may fix the problem in the short run but remember you can get cavities under them, staining at the margins and they can break - they don't last forever. Veneers can be wonderful but braces are always the first choice.

Are Veneers Viable for Crooked Teeth

Veneers can make crooked teeth look straight in most cases. The down side is you will lose some tooth structure to prepare the teeth for veneers when teeth are out of alignment. In severe cases, the amount of preparation could encroach upon the nerve and require root canal therapy. The benefit is you have your new smile in a few weeks vs. the much longer time orthodontics requires. If your teeth are unsightly or have lots of fillings, tetracyclilne stains, etc. even... more

Smile makoevers are bad for your teeth

As a cosmetic dentist for 21 years, I used to do aggressive prep veneers for severly croooked teeth. But the problem was that I was trimming away upto 30% of the tooth and getting very close to the nerve. The tooth may need root canal treatment or may fracture, worse still the veneer has less to cement onto. Even if we do very little preparation or no preparation, the veneers are bonded onto the enamel and you can never reverse this situation. You are stuck with old or replacement... more

Can Very Crooked Teeth Have Veneers?

If your teeth are "severely" crooked, you may need to see an orthodontist to have them straightened before having porcelain veneers. You may find that after having them straightened with braces that you no longer have the need for veneers. Should you still want to have them it would be very easy to do after the braces are removed, The "preps" would be very conservative and the result should be fantastic. Good luck whatever you decide. more

Crooked teeth may need ortho prior to veneers

Crooked teeth may be possibole to veneers but in most cases straightening the teeth with invisalign or 6 months smiles prior to veneering them may be your best option. You never know if when you straighten them you make like the smile and not want to veneer them after all. This allows for less tooth structure to be removed when veneering them. Your gums will also be healthier with straight teeth.