I need my lower molars/premolars (excl wisdom teeth, so 8 total) built up to fix a deep bite/slight overbite. currently nearing the end of orthodontic treatment and it's clear that braces will not give me the result i want. I'm aware porcelain veneers can do this, there is also this 'facelift dentistry' treatment. Are there any other treatments out there?
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I would pay a visit to your dentist to have the veneer checked out and replaced if necessary. A small crack may become worse over time, so it's better to have it looked at sooner rather than later.
It shouldn't be a problem to have veneers done instead of full crowns on your lower teeth, but I would recommend having an in person consultation with an experienced cosmetic dentist to make sure. You may also want to consider an orthodontic treatment to straighten the bottom teeth before...
Temporizing a single veneer is difficult as your dentist is trying to weakly bond a composite veneer onto your tooth without adversely changing the seating shape for the veneer or it coming off during use. A Delicate technique. Technology can make this situation much less common.A well made te...