22 year old male - should I get porcelain veneers? (photos)

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I’m 22 yo and have quite gapped teeth which have been getting me down a little lately and am now considering porcelain veneers approx. Four on the top four front teeth and six on the front six bottom teeth (or the other way around) and the rest whitened. I’ve enquired regarding Invisalign but I was told that after paying £3200 for Invisalign there may still be gaps and I would need composite bonding at £100 p/tooth. I was hoping to get Veneers abroad (Turkey). Any help would be great.

Gary Braunstein, DDS · Answer

Porcelain veneers can close the spaces between your front teeth, but the position of your lower canines will cause premature failure of the veneers on the upper lateral incisors if not addressed.  By closing the spaces between your upper lateral incisors and upper canines, this will cause a bite problem(occlusal interference) with your lower canines.  This can be prevented by first undergoing Invisalign treatment to eliminate the crossbite and better position your teeth for placement of veneers after treatment is completed.  Alternatively, you could bypass Invisalign treatment, but your lower canines would need enamel recontoiring to reduce their height where they would otherwise interfere with the veneers on your lateral incisors.  In any case, I would strongly recommend only 4 veneers upper and 4 veneers lower for best cosmetic and functional result.

Michael L. Nishime, DDS · Answer

Should you get porcelain veneers at age 22? Absolutely not! You are in for a lifetime of dentistry whether these are prepped or prepless veneers. If the average life span of a veneer is 15 years, think of how many times you will need to have them redone in your lifetime.Get the Invisalign or traditional braces, and if there are still some gaps, they are going to be very minimal which can be conservatively closed with composite. This is a much more conservative and healthier treatment than porcelain veneers.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:You are very good candiadate for porcelain veneers based on the photos you have posted.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Thomas Connelly, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

Based on the photos, you appear to be a good candidate for porcelain veneers to close the gaps, improve the shape, and symmetry of the teeth. Seek an experienced cosmetic dentist who has great photos and reviews.

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