Can veneers be used when I have a gap between 2 front teeth? (photos)

Based on your photos, veneers alone are not going to fix your smile.  You would likely need to use Invisalign (or something similar) to bring your teeth back into position or you can have full porcelain crowns placed to change the angle of the teeth.  I have done this in my office many times before, but my decision always depends upon the patient's preference and timeline.   Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD

After reviewing your photos I would say that you can have porcelain veneers that would improve your smile significantly.  There are a few things that you need to be aware of though in regards to your case.  1.  I am fairly certain that you are a tongue thruster.  This means that when you swallow your tongue pushes up against the inside of your upper teeth.  This probably has contributed to your front teeth flaring out.  If you have veneers you will need to have a retainer made to wear at night to keep them from relapsing.  2.  For your case to look great you will need to do more than two teeth, likely four.  You would want to whiten the others first before choosing the final color for your veneers.  3. You have a cant (slant) to your smile .  This means one side sits higher than the other.  To correct this you would need to do eight veneers or seek a consult from an orthodontist and consider wearing braces again.  If the slant does not bother you , then four veneers would be suffice.  Either way,  find a dentist with a great deal of experience in cosmetic dentistry and he/she will be able to really enhance your current smile!  Good luck.  

I would agree with the previous comments. Based on what I see in the photos provided I see 2 options:Option #1. Invisalign/ braces then 2 veneers if you still do not like the shape/ color of your 2 front teeth. This option allows the teeth to be aligned properly and creates the possibility of minimal preparation of your teeth if veneers are needed/ desired. Option #2: 8-10 porcelain restorations. This is the fastest option but you should expect significant reduction of your 2 front teeth. More than likely crowns will be needed instead of veneers. Multiple restorations (8-10) will be required to properly distribute the increased width of each tooth required to fill the spaces. The aesthetic challenge for your case will be creating new restorations that do not appear thick and bulky. Natural teeth have specific height to width proportions that need to be maintained. Cosmetic dentistry is a combination of art and science. Meticulous planning and attention to detail is required by the dentist as well as the ceramic artist. Best of luck!