I wore 6 Month Smile braces but my teeth are moving back to the same position as they were. Will veneers work for me? (photo)

Hi, 
So sorry to hear that after you went through your orthodontic treatment you are experiencing relapse. Unfortunately, teeth have "memory", and without a retainer, they will start to move back. Though teeth can move in six months, the bone that is holding them has not had a chance to fully "remodel". It can take up to two years for that bone to solidify completely and to hold the new position of the teeth. That is the reason that most orthodontic research will show that a patient must wear a retainer (lingual bar, removable wire retainer, or clear aligner retainer) for a minimum of two years. I still have my lingual bar in place 21 years later. If you were to do veneers, the teeth would in all likelihood still move, and the fact that they have come out (buck), means that when the dentist goes to prep them and bring them back cosmetically, he or she will have to remove so much tooth structure that you risk hitting the nerve and possibly causing a need for root canal. My best suggestion would be to contact 6 month smile and see if they have some sort of policy for relapse. You might have to go back into your clear trays to get the desired appearance, and then get a retainer.
Best of luck,
Dr. Alvarez

Hi:Unfortunately even if you get veneers your teeth can continue to move unless you wear a retainer at night for most likely the rest of your life.Best,Dr. Maddahi