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It would be helpful if I could see your before photos so I can see what was done. But at this point your front 6 teeth look pretty good except looking large because the posterior teeth are too short & small in comparison. If you want to balance out your smile, a crown lengthening procedure performed on your posterior teeth, more on the right than left, will help. The reason why you show too much gum is because your upper jaw didn’t develop properly. Depending on where your enamel ends at the gum line, you may need veneers in at least the premolars to match the anterior 6 restorations.

I spent 16k on a new bridge, gingivectomy and veneers. I now believe I need a new bridge and another gingivectomy. I feel like my smile is huge and not symmetrical. Please advise. I'm a professional and would like to have a nice smile. I knocked my permanent front teeth out in an accident at age 10 so I have l tissue and bone loss and have underwent both bone and tissue graft.

Smile feels huge and not symmetrical after new bridge, gingivectomy and veneers. Should I get a revision? (photos)

Your options depend on how severe the condition is and whether it can be corrected or not. You should certainly let your dentist know how you feel and ask if he can replace the one that you feel is too short.

I got 8 veneers on my top teeth, and they were perfect. Then I went in for my follow up, &amp; my dentist shortened one too much. He was doing some light polishing and then grinded that tooth down. He told me was doing this, but I was in the chair, mouth open and I trusted him. I didn’t have a problem with my bite in that area. Then I got home and realized my newly symmetrical smile is gone and I hate I spent this much time and money for this to happen at the very end. What are my options?

My dentist shortened one veneer too much. Am I in my right to ask for a new one?

The veneers can be contoured to the shape you like, but there are 2 variables: 1. The dentist may not have the artistic skills to free hand the shape 2. It may weaken the porcelains and the mister will be less even if polished chairside You can ask for new veneers but you will likely need to pay again since you so priced of them to be cemented permanently and if the lab technician he or she uses is not gifted, you may not get better veneers. If you choose this option, i suggest you take close up photos of veneers you love. I think gum contouring will help w the overall look as well. Most importantly talk to your dentist about the options he or she can offer. Best to you. Dr Ahn

I had porcelain veneers placed about a month ago and I have been disappointed with the results. My teeth had composite bonding that had been placed about 18 years ago and I was told that it could not be removed and my best option was veneers. I received 8 top veneers and a gingivectomy the same day. The first day I was in shock and the dentist filedthem shorter and tried to make them less bulky. Now that my gums have healed I feel like they are bulky and square. What should I ask to change?

What should I ask to change about bulk square veneers? (Photos)

Hello!
You are right, it is not normal to have bleeding gums if you are flossing and brushing properly. There are 3 possible reasons: 1. You may have occlusal or bite interferences. 2. The edges of the bonding may not be smooth so bacteria is accumulating under the irregular edges. 3. You may not be flossing and brushing sufficiently. 1 minute salt water rinses 2-3 times per day and water floss may help. All the best to you! Dr Ahn

I had Invisaligners and the treatment was finished with composite bonding (assume this is the same as dental bonding) The bonding was added over 3 months ago. Now when brushing my teeth, by gums bleeds and have annoying ache, and sometimes throbbing sensation in my gums. I have been back and forth to my practice but it is still ongoing - surely this is not normal?

Invisalign treatment was finished with composite bonding. Now when brushing my teeth, my gums bleed and ache. Is this normal?

Hello! You actually have a smile that most people would be happy with. This tells me that you are highly aware of yourself and your body. With this said, I do understand what you are describing here bc I have the same concerns about my smile. The most likely reason why you are feeling this is bc you may have restricted frenum of your lips and possibly your tongue, these fascial restrictions impact or interfere with the development of our jaws and faces. When our upper jaw is a underdeveloped, your smile will be affected. You can search online for myofunctional therapy, a combination of orofacial myofunctional therapy, frenectomy may help you feel less “restricted” in your function. Jaw development with an appliance like Homeoblock may also be helpful but none of these therapy options can be considered without proper diagnostic workup and exam. All the best to you! Dr Ahn

When I smile I feel like I am pulling and turning my upper lip inside too much it feels forced, and my nose also becomes too big. Even when I talk my upper lip seems to have lesser mobility as compared to my lower lip. Please suggest to me what procedures I can look into and suggestions. this is something that has bothered me for years. One thing I noticed if I lift my nose a little smiling feels natural upper lip feels more mobile and open and I feel I am smiling fully , I have added pics.

Why there is lack of tooth display in my upper teeth? (Photo)

Hi! If you want a full smile, you always want to include the teeth and the negative space visible in your smile zone. Here in your photo I see that your canines (sharp corner teeth) and teeth behind are tipped in making your smile look smaller than it could be. You may benefit from Invisalign to broaden your smile (by untipping tipped teeth) and finish with conservative bonding which will save you money and tooth structure. Or you could do 8 porcelain veneers which will be less conservative but more immediate in results. Dr Ahn (Wallace)

How many veneers would you recommend for me to achieve a nice straight smile? (Photo)

If one or more of the tooth that is a part of the bridge is not one of the tooth you want to change color on as part of your smile makeover, you don’t need to replace the bridge. However, when you are doing veneers on that many teeth, it’s always good to see if your bite needs to be improved to protect the new veneers or to improve your TMJ position or your airway health. If so, this would be a time to consider restoring the back teeth as well to create more optimal teeth, jaw & airway relationship, since they are all connected and change in one area will affect the other areas. Other option is to go ahead and do the veneers without restoring the back teeth and then make sure you wear a protective night guard that protects or improves the teeth, jaw & airway.

hello, i have dental bridge on the back bottom molars on both sides. can i get resin veneers on just 6 bottom and 10 top? do i have to change the bridges?

I have a dental bridge on the back bottom molars on both sides. Can I get resin veneers on just 6 bottom and 10 top?

Hi! Sorry to hear that you are experiencing this. Yes, this could happen if the veneers were not properly prepared (etched) by the lab. Although the etching should be checked prior to cementation, it may not always be obvious by visual check. The other reason may be that you have bite interferences in those areas which weakened the bond when you clench and grind at night. Wearing a properly made protective guard (quick splint or a POD are best at decreasing clenching and grinding forces ) is an important part of protecting your restorations & maintaining your smile. Dr Ahn

I recently had permanent porcelain veneers fitted by a well-reviewed Cosmetic Dentist on Teeth 4-13. Within a few days, the veneers on 3, 14, and 7 all came off. The dentist said this was likely due to the lab not treating the porcelain properly. He has now offered to redo them entirely. I'm looking for a second opinion on whether this sounds right? For a supposed top tire cosmetic dentist, this seems like a massive mistake. I'm concerned. Thanks in advance!

New porcelain veneers falling off (Photo)

You have 3 choices: 1. Wait at least 1 month, you may get used to them and end up liking them. Take close up and distance photos of your smile, you may change your mind 2. But if you are still devastated by them, ask your dentist to contour the veneers so they are less square. Or, 3. Have them replaced. Removing veneers is not as traumatic as it sounds. He or she should have given you a chance to approve prior to cementation. But if you did approve of them prior to celebration, then you can still request for new ones but you may need to pay 50%-70% to cover the costs. Most dentists operate at 70% overhead. I hope this helps. I am sorry that you are stressed about something that you wanted to smile about. Dr Ahn

What can I do about 10 veneers that cost $2100 a tooth that I do not like. My cosmetic dentist did not recommend the cost of a mock up. My temporaries were of my original teeth. The permanent veneers are too short and look masculine. I am devastated, and I fear having them sawed down. I love his work on everyone else and I do not understand what happened to me. Could my veneers be composite rather than porcelain?

What can I do about 10 veneers that cost $2100 a tooth that I do not like?

I have a couple of questions: 1. Is it including a smile try-on session using the wax mock up prior to the prep appointment? If that is a 1-2 hour appointment it could be worth your time and money (although I don’t normally recommend it for the lower, just the user). If it is not, the wax up alone fee of 3,000 is definitely on the high side. I normally charge 650 for half or partial smile and 1,250 for full mouth wax up. 2. Is this the same dentist that did your upper veneers? If so, are you happy with them? If so, you may want to stay with him or her but just ask for clarifications on all the fees involved in your smile restoration process so you can be comfortable with your decision. All the best to you!

I have my top 8 teeth already veneered and want to now do the bottom 6. I need the diagnostic wax up done. The dentist wants to charge me $3000 for this. Is this normal or should I find another dentist?

Wax mock up cost - Is this normal or should I find another dentist?

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