I had 3 veneers and a crown done on my 4 front teeth 3 weeks ago. The issue now is that I can't close my lips naturally, they hit my lower lip and they are big. My original teeth were crooked and small and slightly invert but these new ones are placed straight. The dentist said that they do follow the gum line. He tried to reduce the bulkiness of the veneers and the length but I still can't fully close my lips naturally and I am still biting my lip. Many Thanks
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Based on the pictures uploaded it seems as if your natural teeth were prepared for crowns and not veneers. Veneers usually just cover the front of your tooth versus crowns that cover front, both sided and back. However, this would be better analyzed with clinically with an oral evaluation and...
Closing gaps with porcelain veneers is not easy. Actually, let me clarify.CORRECTLY closing gaps with porcelain veneers is not easy. Factor number one, you MUST do 8-10 teeth, NEVER just 2. The edge of the veneers at the gap must be below the gum line, and the emergence of the...
If the veneers closed the gaps alone, and braces weren't part of the treatment, then the night guard loss will not lead to the teeth moving. If you have a night time parafunction (grind while you sleep) then simply get a new one.