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Can I Get Veneers if my Upper and Lower Incisors Come in Contact While Chewing?

I am a 25 year old girl and have healthy, but small teeth that barely show when I smile. So I want to get veneers to make my teeth look bigger. But when i close my jaw, the biting edge of my upper incisors lies exactly on top of the biting edge of my lower incisors. And since I also have small molars, this means that my front teeth sometimes come in contact while chewing. Does this mean I cannot make my front teeth any bigger than they are right now? Are veneers not an option for me? -Thanks.

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Yes, veneers may be part of your solution

Your detailed description of your teeth and 'your bite' is awesome! You may be describing a bite problem or what dentist call an Occlusion problem. The small size of your teeth now may be due to how they contact during your natural chewing cycle. You definitely need to have a comprehensive evaluation by a qualified cosmetic dentist. Your evaluation will include orthodontic records (special xrays and making models of your teeth). The solution for you may... more

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You can try invisalign to move the teeth out of edge to edge. There will be some maintenance with veneers when the bite is edge to edge, such as possibility of chipping. Try whitening your teeth with invisalign combination first. I believe your natural teeth is still the best. The invisalign will align the tooth to allow a more conservative prep if you decide to have veneer later. I have done full mouth crowns that you are able to adjust the occlussal clearance so the patients bite is not... more

Can I have Porcelain Veneers if my Teeth bite on the Edges?

The answer is-possibly. It will really depend upon exactly how close your bite is and if your natural bite is really the correct one (sometimes when you are biting on the edge of those front teeth it is more of a posture than an actual fixed position. It also depends upon what changes you are trying to make. It's possible that you may have to have some veneers done on some of the lower teeth to borrow some space to make the top ones look great. In a... more

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Teeth contacting while chewing can affect veneer placement

If you are contacting on the biting edges of your teeth while you're chewing, veneers may not be a stand-alone option for you. Either orthodontics or onlays on your back teeth may be required to help open your bite to create space for porcelain. Also, you can lengthen teeth sometimes with gum surgery as well as veneers. Make sure you see a dentist who is trained not only in cosmetics with veneers but also knows about esthetic gum treatments, whether he or she does... more

Veneers CAN be placed to make teeth longer

Seek advice (beyond a simple website; get an exam and evaluation) from an experienced dentist familiar with cosmetics. Many cases like yours can be done very simply with 8-10 veneers, but may also require onlays on the posterior teeth to open the bite to create room. Veneers ARE an option, but careful research is important, AND not all dentists are capable of helping in a conservative and long lasting fashion. Experience matters here. see video

Before Getting Veneers, Do Your Research

Getting veneers is a huge investment that is permanent. If you wnat to do veneers both for color and shape, that is one thing. To get veneers to change your bite is another. - Always seek out a orthodontic conultation and discuss your complaints with them first. Then between the orthodontist and your veneer specialist can you make a plan that works for you. - Braces(orthodontics) can be chaeper and a better long term solution to your dental needs. more

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Porcelain Veneers: Q&A

Can I Get Veneers if my Upper and Lower Incisors Come in Contact While Chewing?