Am I a good candidate for the DNA appliance/epigenetic orthodontics? Can veneers help show more teeth when smiling?

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29/f. The oral surgeon said my bite looked ok but im unhappy with the amount of tooth show when smiling (40% when smiling, none in repose with mouth open). I believe i have mild hypoplasia and a slightly underdeveloped maxilla. I have been looking for years for ways to correct it, but I dont want a lip lift scar. Am I a candidate for DNA appliance? if so, will it make my nose upturned? how else will it affect my face? if veneers add bulk to my smile, will it truly help show more teeth?

Anthony Mobasser, DDS, DMD · Answer

You are a good candidate for orthodontics, get consult regarding mid line correction, and canting of the smile! It is best if you do get a consult with an expert cosmetic dentist to have full evaluation, in regards to your bite, and showing the black corridor reduced. In order to recommend veneers we need to see you to do bite analysis and smile evaluation. If you choose to do veneers, you can definetly get a fuller smile, and improve the overall look!

Gary Braunstein, DDS · Answer

I believe veneers could give you the results you want to achieve, showing more teeth and having a fuller, broader smile.  There is a way to assure that you get the results that you want.  This is done prior to any preparation or drilling on your teeth.  We take a pre-operative study model and photos of your teeth.  We then have the laboratory create a diagnostic wax up to simulate the size and shape that you want for your teeth to give you a gorgeous smile.  Next we use a temporary material to transfer the changes made in the wax up to your teeth.  This is done quickly and painlessly, and allows you to see the proposed changes and how it will affect your smile.  It is easily removed at the end of this visit.  If you like the results, only then do you agree to proceed with the permanent work.  At a subsequent visit, your teeth a prepared in a minimally invasive way, and the laboratory copies the shape and size of the teeth from the wax up in creating your veneers.  In this way, there are no surprises and you get to preview proposed results before committing to the permanent treatment.  Our patients have found this process to be an invaluable tool in making the decision to proceed with treatment or not.  A smile makeover requires a significant investment and we want to be sure we can deliver the results that you want.

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