What would make someone not a candidate for veneers?

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I grew up poor, and rarely was taken to a dentist. Resulting in me having terrible teeth at a young age. I'm curious if there are reasons a person wouldn't be a good candidate for veneers?

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Hello there,I have used veneers to transform the size, shade and shape of patient's smiles for over a decade. Despite your past, they may be a great option for you.  Veneers are not recommended for any of the following: poor oral hygiene, insufficent tooth structure or missing or broken teeth.  I would recommend consulting a cosmetic dentist to determine your options. Always look at before and after photos when selecting your dentist. They will give you an idea about what you can expect.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area (O'Fallon, IL)Real Self 100

Joel Klasfeld, DDS · Answer

If your teeth are moderately - severely crowded or misaligned or if there is poor remaining tooth structure, veneers would not be possible.

Parsa T. Zadeh, DDS · Answer

As long as the the tooth is stable you should be a fine candidate. If your teeth are too broken down for veneers you may need a crown instead.

Rachana Vora, DMD · Answer

Veneers can be used for functional and cosmetic correction of the following conditions:Stained or darkened teethHypocalcificationMultiple diastemasPeg lateralsChipped teethLingual positioned teethMalposed teeth not requiring orthodonticsVeneers are not indicated in cases of-Poor oral hygiene or cariesParafunctional habits (clenching, bruxism)Moderate to severe malposition or crowdingInsufficient tooth substrate (enamel for bonding)I would recommend you see a dentist for a comprehensive evaluation to discuss your dental health and see what is the best recommeded treatment for you.

What would make someone not a candidate for veneers?

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