Christian Yaste, DDS

The quick answer is yes.  It should be a discussion you have with your dentist to discuss all of your options and the veneers may not create a completely closed bite.  However, The veneers could easily correct the "reverse smile" look.  If you check my gallery I just uploaded photos of a case where I did this.  

Warm Regards,

Stephanie,

The short answer to your question, will having one dental implant in the 16 area make a difference in your outer appearance, is no.  If you are noticing changes in the appearance of your face after an extraction of a wisdom tooth, it is most likely weight loss, not bone loss or muscle atrophy.  There may be some nerve damage that occured during the extraction  that could cause your cheek to sag, but damage to the facial nerve would generally cause sagging of the whole side of your face and even under your eye.  

Getting the tooth out was  a good idea, based on your description.  It is incredibly rare to replace a wisdom tooth with a dental implant.  There are easier and less invasive ways to change your outer appearance. You may want to consider fillers (see plastic surgeon).  The easiest way would be to gain some weight, but that might not be the path you want to follow.

The bigger problem here is the tightness in your muscles.  My suggestion would be to see another oral surgeon, ENT, or dentist that has experience in treating TMD and other facial issues.  You certainly should have therapy to relax and possibly deprogram the muscles.  

Warm Regards,

libtech67,

The answer to whether or not you can have dental implants or an All-on-X procedure after 2 years from having your teeth removed would in most cases be  Yes, if you have enough bone.  There are a few other qualifiers that can be determining factors of risk for someone who wants to do this procedure besides bone mass though.  Smokers tend to heal slower and we generally prefer that patients we provide this service for are smoking less than a 1/2 pack of cigarettes per day.  It is ideal if a smoker can do this 3-6 months before their procedure.  Also, individuals with diabetes that have an A1C above a certain level and or are not well controlled are generally not great candidates for dental implants.  A history of taking medications like bisphosphonates can be a red flag as well as a history of head and or neck radiation.  

Those are the most common things that either qualify or disqualify someone from a health standpoint.  

If you are beginning your journey into researching the All-on-X procedure make sure you find the most qualified dentists in your area to start interviewing.  This is one of the most complex and potentially costly procedures that dentists provide at this time.  It is also, when done correctly, one of the most rewarding for you and your dentist.  I have put a link to the book my partner and I just wrote below.  Feel welcome to download a digital copy for free and read through it.  There is some valuable information on how to find the right dentist if you havent already settled on someone.  All the best !

codyj8,

From what I can tell in the photos it appears as though your front teeth are more discolored than the rest.  It is hard to know exactly if you are a candidate because looking at your xrays as well as your bite and how your teeth function is an important consideration before jumping into composite bonding.  However, you may be.  Consider the pros and cons of bonding to veneers or porcelain restorations carefully.  Most of my adult patients have concerns about longevity and porcelain is going to last longer than composite.  On the other side of the coin, composite bonding can be more cost effective and less time consuming. 

All the Best,

Wow.  They look great in the pictures!  A dramatic improvement.  B1 is a very pretty color for most people and will look natural as you get into your 50's and 60's.  Going to "white" is a common mistake that rookie cosmetic dentists make.  Stick with the B1, very pretty.

Sensitivity is normal at first.  Stay away from really cold or hot foods and drinks.  Usually this subsides within after a month or two.  Make sure to let your dentist know as it may be related to your bite.  Checking your new bite on a T-Scan is very helpful to determine whether it is balanced or not.  Also use a desensitizing toothpaste like ProNamel (you can get this over the counter). 

Bottom line is it looks by the pictures like your dentist hit a homerun. Congratulations.