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Can I Do Veneers On Upper Teeth Without Doing Lower Teeth To Save Money?

asked 8 months ago by Tommytuck in Mpls, MN
Latest answer by Scott Young, DDS
Question viewed 778 times
Tags: costs, lower teeth, upper teeth

I have fairly yellowed teeth, hate my smile. I am a business professional and need to get some luster back. I am considering veneers, but am trying to determine approx how many teeth. Cost is always a consideration. If I went with 6 for example on topside, would it look ridiculous to not Veneer any bottom teeth? Not too keen about paying for 10-12 teeth @ 1k per tooth. 6k is probably about about my budget.

20 answers to Can I Do Veneers On Upper Teeth Without Doing Lower Teeth To Save Money?

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You Can Have Upper Veneers W/O Doing The Lowers!

With the fantastic options in cosmetic dentistry today there is no reason to have to settle for "hating your smile." Porcelain veneers are a great option and in most cases can give you a great result without doing the lower teeth. The lower teeth can be whitened and will usually blend nicely with the upper veneers. This will save you a significant amount of money. The next question to answer is how many upper teeth should be veneered for a great result? I am... more
Scott Young, DDS

Houston Cosmetic Dentist

www.woodlandsdentistry.com

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Yes you can!

The cost is definitely something that holds people back from doing both upper & lower veneers. I usually do only upper veneers & whiten the bottom teeth so it does not look mismatched on the shade. Its a great way to change a smile without going over the budget. Obviously every case is different, it all depends on your over all oral health.
Javier Garcia, DDS

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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Yes- you can do uppers only

Typically we only do upper teeth when doing smile designs. Many people intend to have "uppers and lowers" done but realize that it's cost prohibitive to so. Typically you want to look at your "natural smile" one that you would exhibit in a picture, say at a party with friends. In most cases, people don't display much of their lower teeth at all, so I tell them to put the emphasis on what is seen 1st. You can always go back and address... more
Peter Boulden, DMD

Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist

www.AtlantaDentalSpa.com

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Veneers upper and bleaching lower is a great start.

Doing upper veneers is the standard for most cosmetic patients to achieve a great result. You dont want to have mis matched teeth tho so i would probably do lower teeth whitening and see if all the teeth match better.
Michael J. Thomas, DDS

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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Can I Do Veneers On Upper Teeth Without Doing Lower Teeth To Save Money?

As long as your teeth are healthy and you are considering elective cosmetic treatment you can do whatever makes you happy with your smile. From a cosmetic dentists view you will need an analysis of all the features of your smile and a good understanding of what will make it look its best. The options for a smile makeover should include whitening, composite bonding, porcelain veneers and gingival contouring. A good functional restorative cosmetic dentist should be able to... more
James D. Salazar, DDS

San Diego Cosmetic Dentist
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Porcelain veneers, bonding and bleaching

If veneers are indicated and you would like to stay within your budget, you can consider veneering the front six and placing some bonding on the the first bicuspids. You can always change these to porcelain veneers later if need be. May I suggest to not do only 6 veneers as there is really nothing more obvious than six white front teeth. Discuss these options as well as KORS bleaching with your dentist.
Ronald Konig DDS

Houston Cosmetic Dentist
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How many veneers is enough for a smikle make over

Great question. I get this request all the time from patients who want to get a smile make over. If your concern is purely the color of your teeth, then lowers can be whitened, and uppers can be veneered. This is if you do not have any bite issues . Most people do not show their lower teeth when they talk or smile. However men usually show more lower teeth than ladies. So you can be the best judge of that. About your uppers, the rule of thumb is veneer all those teeth... more
Soheyla Marzvaan, DDS

Orange County Cosmetic Dentist
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Check The Costs of All Cosmetic Procedures

How about seeing an experienced dentist and see if you can do some serious whitening? There is a deep bleaching process called Kor Deep Bleaching and that can impact what you decide to do after you have completed the whitening. We were actually able to do 4 veneers after whitening a patients smile with Kor. What about braces? Can you do Invisalign? What other options do you have to improve your smile? Can you do the veneers... more
Wendy S. Spektor, DDS

Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
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Porcelain Veneers may not be the answer.

Have you spoken with a reputable dentist or a dentist who is trying to sell you veneers? No doubt porcelain veneers do look great but many factors affect how they will work for you. Why are your teeth "yellowed" in the first place? Have you tried whitening? How is the basic shape of your teeth? Which teeth do you show when you smile and I mean really smile? The best course would be speak to a reputable dentist and have him/her evaluate your... more
Jonathan Torma, DDS

New York Cosmetic Dentist
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Can I Do Veneers On Upper Teeth Without Doing Lower Teeth To Save Money?

To enhance your smile you can do porcelain veneers, whitening procedures, Invisalign (clear braces), and or a combination of these procedures. We always ask to our cosmetic patients to smile in front of a mirror and count how many upper teeth they see when they smile, Most people do not show the lower teeth, and only do their uppers, can you do 2, 4, 8 or 12+ veneers. Never stop at 6 because it will not look good aesthetically. You can go to our website to check all the cases we have done in... more
Pamela Marzban, DDS

Fairfax Cosmetic Dentist
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On a budget you may want to consider other options...

I agree with most of the comments here about how many veneers you may need or whether or not to do the lower teeth. If cost is the biggest fit issue I would make a couple of more suggestions. Consider finding a cosmetic dentist that is very good at direct bonding. Composite bonding/composite veneers can often be less expensive than porcelain veneers and can be a good alternative to porcelain veneers. Many labs also make veneers out of composite that are even... more
Christian Yaste, DDS

Charlotte Cosmetic Dentist
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Placing Upper Veneers and perhaps not Lowers

It seems that your smile is important to you based on your line of work as well as your self esteem. Many times it is most acceptable to Restore Upper teeth and not the lowers based on ones Smile, Lip Line and Esthetic Zone (the amount of teeth seen during one's full smile). Especially in today's economic climate many people have important decisions to make regarding their Esthetic desires versus their financial situation. Please take the time to take before photos and have a... more
Howard Perlmutter, DMD

Paramus Cosmetic Dentist
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Upper veneers alone will work.

How many veneers you select depends a lot on how white you want them. Generally lower teeth don't show except during talking. A good option would be to whiten your teeth to see how much whiter your bottom teeth will get and then decide on a shade for the uppers. I typically recommend 8 to 10 veneers on top especially if the smile is broad and we're going considerably whiter.
Michael Firouzian, DDS

Columbus Cosmetic Dentist
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How many veneers do I need

I never only do six veneers on the upper jaw the choices are, 2,4,8.or 10. If you do six and end them on the upper canine it will look just like you placed six veneers on the upper teeth! We want them to blend in so in looks natural. I would try to bleach the teeth first and then evaluate how wide your smile is. Remember people look at you from the side and see your profile. If you have to do the lowers then you can get away with six on the lower jaw. It is well worth the investment to do it... more
Zola A Makrauer, DMD

Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
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6 porcelain veneers rarely look good

If you are trying to change the color of your smile, 6 veneers is too few. An example can be found on the link I am providing, but suffice to say, I would not suggest only 6. Most patients do not elect to veneer the lower teeth, as the lower lip often covers them. Most people need to evaluate a photo of their smile to see how many teeth show, and most people show 8-10 teeth, sometimes 12. To have an experienced cosmetic dentist give you the best possible smile,... more
Lance Timmerman, DMD

Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
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Veneers on upper teeth and not lowers?

Choosing to veneer some teeth and not others depends on your smile and what teeth show and by how much they show and how much of a color change you wish to make. I would suggest trying to beach first to see how light the dentist can get your teeth and then look at your smile and what you see and how much change you still desire and whether it will still show too much. Good luck! You may find bleaching your teeth may be enough or you could do the uppers now and lowers in the... more
Scott LeSueur, DDS

Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
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Do I Need Lower Veneers?

Most people do not show their lower teeth very much. Unless your lip is positioned so that you show your lower teeth alot, bleaching the lowers should allow them to blend satisfactory. If you have a broad smile on the upper be careful about only doing 6 if you want to go significantly lighter, as there may be an obvious contrast when you smile fully. The last thing you want is to go from one smile you are not happy with to another.
Donald L. Wilcox, DDS

Phoenix Cosmetic Dentist

www.desertsmiles.com

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Can I Do Veneers On Upper Teeth Without Doing Lower Teeth?

It sounds like you don't really like your smile right now. Veneers can make an amazing change. In business, as well as the rest of your life, a confident smile says you are self-assured and successful. Yes, you can just do porcelain veneers on only your top teeth. It's highly likely that you ought to do 8 veneers to really get your smile to blend in. Occasionally, some people have really big smiles, and you just need to go back farther with the veneers so that the whiteness... more
Scott Greenhalgh, DDS

Denver Cosmetic Dentist

www.scottgreenhalghdds.com

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Veneers only on top

Many people are in the same situation as you are. What we recommend is 6-8 veneers on top if you are sure you want veneers. The other option would be to use a product like KoR Deep Bleaching that would significantly whiten your teeth and possibly prevent you from needing veneers altogether. You can try the whitening first and the make an informed decision. If you like the whitening on bottom then you can get the veneers on top and match the whitened... more
Leonard Tau, DMD

Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
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Upper Veneers

You can certainly veneer upper teeth without working on lower teeth. I would however caution you when choosing only 6 upper teeth. You may be able to get away with this, however in most cases the back teeth that are left untreated will stick out like a sore thumb when you smile. It may be a better alternative to consider either veneering more teeth to give a better appearance, or waiting until you can swing it financially.
Daniel Beninato, DDS

Omaha Cosmetic Dentist

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