I have quite an overbite as well which I want braces to correct it but mostly just concerned with my front 4/6 teeth. been thinking about bonding as it's cheaper than veneers & I could afford to get them done within the next few months. (One day I'd like veneers but not anytime soon) - Would I be a good candidate? Also interested in gum contouring because my teeth are longer/shorter in the gum line. Please let me know how you think I should go about correcting my smile!
Answer: Bonding will be a short term solution While the answer is YES, they CAN get bonding, they likely won't last. Mileage varies, you may get several weeks, maybe even a year or two. To be done well, they will cost more than just fillings, as the artistry to do them well requires an experienced cosmetic dentist.If you just want "something" (its better than nothing?), then just about any dentist can help. But don't expect the equivalent of porcelain veneers.
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Answer: Bonding will be a short term solution While the answer is YES, they CAN get bonding, they likely won't last. Mileage varies, you may get several weeks, maybe even a year or two. To be done well, they will cost more than just fillings, as the artistry to do them well requires an experienced cosmetic dentist.If you just want "something" (its better than nothing?), then just about any dentist can help. But don't expect the equivalent of porcelain veneers.
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November 28, 2015
Answer: Bonding You would be a good candidate for bonding to give your teeth a more aesthetic appearance. In addition, laser gingival recontouring would help make everything proportionate with your smile. Be sure to find an experienced cosmetic dentist with a great deal of experience with bonding front teeth before proceeding. Good luck.
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November 28, 2015
Answer: Bonding You would be a good candidate for bonding to give your teeth a more aesthetic appearance. In addition, laser gingival recontouring would help make everything proportionate with your smile. Be sure to find an experienced cosmetic dentist with a great deal of experience with bonding front teeth before proceeding. Good luck.
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November 28, 2015
Answer: Bonding is ideal for reshaping your anteriors. Bonding is ideal for minor changes and can be sculpted to create the look you want. Gum recontouring is something that gives incredible irovement when there is a lot of gum display. If it is not visible when you smileI don't consider it very useful. You did not post a picture showing a problem with your gum levels.It does appeary that you have some facial assymetry. This may just be artifact from the picture you chose. This may be do to narrow maxilla and jaw shifting to the side. Are you having any headaches, jaw pain or clicking TMJoints?Ira L Shapira DDSDiplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep MedicineDiplomat, American Academy of Pain ManagementRegent and Fellow, International College of CranioMandibular OrthopedicsCertified DNA Appliance ProviderChair, Alliance of TMD Organizations
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November 28, 2015
Answer: Bonding is ideal for reshaping your anteriors. Bonding is ideal for minor changes and can be sculpted to create the look you want. Gum recontouring is something that gives incredible irovement when there is a lot of gum display. If it is not visible when you smileI don't consider it very useful. You did not post a picture showing a problem with your gum levels.It does appeary that you have some facial assymetry. This may just be artifact from the picture you chose. This may be do to narrow maxilla and jaw shifting to the side. Are you having any headaches, jaw pain or clicking TMJoints?Ira L Shapira DDSDiplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep MedicineDiplomat, American Academy of Pain ManagementRegent and Fellow, International College of CranioMandibular OrthopedicsCertified DNA Appliance ProviderChair, Alliance of TMD Organizations
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November 29, 2015
Answer: Have dentist check your bite Hello, The 'malformed' lateral teeth look like it's how your teeth bite together. If this is the case, fillings (bonding) isn't going to last very long because as soon as you chew and bite into things they can pop off or break.It's easier to smooth out the edge and make them straight across which would help how they look in your smile. Most dentists likely wouldn't even charge for a small enamelplasty like that. Braces would be a good idea to help your symmetry and bite. Your gums are not supposed to be straight across and look OK in the picture. If they show excessively in a big smile, crown lengthening may be an option.
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November 29, 2015
Answer: Have dentist check your bite Hello, The 'malformed' lateral teeth look like it's how your teeth bite together. If this is the case, fillings (bonding) isn't going to last very long because as soon as you chew and bite into things they can pop off or break.It's easier to smooth out the edge and make them straight across which would help how they look in your smile. Most dentists likely wouldn't even charge for a small enamelplasty like that. Braces would be a good idea to help your symmetry and bite. Your gums are not supposed to be straight across and look OK in the picture. If they show excessively in a big smile, crown lengthening may be an option.
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April 9, 2017
Answer: Am I a candidate for bonding? Difficult to tell from you photo's, your central incisors look nice. I can't see differences in gum levels, need to show more gum tissue above where teeth end. I would recommend that you check out EasySmileVeneers(soon to be called ProVeneers). They are a breakthrough in cosmetic dentistry that allow for a ProVeneer to be custom designed on your tooth(teeth) chair side in just a few minutes. They do not require any filing down of your tooth, they are very natural looking, and they are much less expensive than porcelain veneers. A dentist trained in this technique can create a Preview Veneer in 2 minutes for you to see what final result will look like before you commit to final treatment. You can do a google search for easysmile veneers for more information.
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April 9, 2017
Answer: Am I a candidate for bonding? Difficult to tell from you photo's, your central incisors look nice. I can't see differences in gum levels, need to show more gum tissue above where teeth end. I would recommend that you check out EasySmileVeneers(soon to be called ProVeneers). They are a breakthrough in cosmetic dentistry that allow for a ProVeneer to be custom designed on your tooth(teeth) chair side in just a few minutes. They do not require any filing down of your tooth, they are very natural looking, and they are much less expensive than porcelain veneers. A dentist trained in this technique can create a Preview Veneer in 2 minutes for you to see what final result will look like before you commit to final treatment. You can do a google search for easysmile veneers for more information.
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