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Do Veneers Bulge?

asked 2 years ago by 8448 tampa florida in Tampa, FL
Latest answer by Lance Timmerman, DMD
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Tags: bulge, expectation

In response to "should veneers not be right, will i be able to have them removed and return to my previous smile?", Susan Goode Estep, DMD wrote: "We typically tell patients that Once Veneers, Always Veneers. However, now with no-prep cases, you could conceivably remove the veneers, polish your teeth back to the before status -- but only if your teeth do not require preparation"

But if I get veneers to handle two chips on the lower edge of my two upper front teeth, won't they bulge more than the other teeth? What about the "seam" between teeth and gums?

4 answers to Do Veneers Bulge?

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"Bulging" veneers usually happen in untrained dental offices

The care, skill and judgement of the treating dentist is important, as porcelain veneers CAN appear and feel bulky.  Experienced dentists know how to minimize or eliminate this risk, even in a "no-prep" situation.  The seams (or margins) can be polished smooth, so that should not be a concern. A mock up in advance of treatment should help you understand your options better, so be sure to find and experienced office to help.
Lance Timmerman, DMD

Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
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Veneers: How to Avoid the Bulky Look

If everything else about your two front teeth is exactly the way you like it, then you may be able to fix just the chips with bonding. It may not be possible depending on your bite alignment. If veneers are the best option for you, then my recommendation would be to contour the tooth slightly (3 tenths of one millimeter) so that the veneer will lay just where the tooth did -- and will not bulge.
Susan Goode Estep, DMD

Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist

www.atlantadentalspa.com

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With a skilled cosmetic team "no-prep" veneers can be natural and beautiful

Case selection is very critical when it comes to planning a "no-prep" or minimal prep case. If the teeth already look bigger than average, it may be more difficult to do a no-prep veneer and have it look natural. If you have any doubt about the outcome, you can always do a mock-up and determine how it will look. If it is a true no-prep case, dentist can order a wax-up from the lab, fabricate a matrix and "mock-up the teeth before any irreversible proceedure is done. That... more
M. Andrew Atwood, DDS

Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
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Veneers and "bulging" front teeth

Veneers, if done properly, should not look bulky or "bulgie". You seem very hesitant regarding this procedure and rightfully so since it is permanent. Either you lack confidence in your dentist or you are undecided if this is the right cosmetic procedure for you. Before committing to doing veneers, make sure you do your homework. See more than one dentist for a consultation. Ask to see before and after pictures of the dentist's patients and listened to their testimonials. If... more
Robert Fields, DDS

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist

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