Porcelain Veneers: Q&A
Ask a QuestionAre 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
New York Cosmetic Dentist
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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...
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Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
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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.
Albuquerque Orthodontist
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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...
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Livonia Cosmetic Dentist
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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. ...
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Myrtle Beach Cosmetic Dentist
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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...
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Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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