Veneers or Crowns to Fill Gaps Not Closed by my Braces?

Correctly done veneers are more conservative than porcelain crowns. This means that less tooth is ground away and you have a lot more natural tooth structure left which is better long term. I was curious why four teeth are being recommended. Most orthodontic cases that we work with orthodontists for have closed all the spaces except for the lateral incisors. If you can take a photo so we can see your teeth, I think you will get some good advice. Also, if the... more

Wow..That sure is a confusing scenario. Well, since whichever treatment you pick will be done by your general dentist and not by your orthodontist (I believe), it is important that he or she is comfortable with the treatment that is being performed. Veneers if done carefully should be less damaging then crowns and if maintained properly, should last a long time. However, if your dentist has recommended crowns for any other reasons then what you have mentioned, then you may want to check with... more