Can my bottom crooked tooth be straightened with porcelain veneers? (Photos)

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I already did Invisalign and that one tooth wasn’t fixed. As you can see in the picture there is one tooth on the bottom row in the center that is very angled. It improved a lot with Invisalign but was ultimately the only tooth that wasn’t able to be straightened (top row is perfectly straight now). Doing Invisalign again is not an option so I’m looking to see whether it could benefit from porcelain veneers. Please advise! Thank u.

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

You would be a candidate for porcelain veneers if you did not want to revisit orthodontics.  8-10 veneers would give you the most optimal result.  Good luck.

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

u have both options open . as u have good teeth so , u can continue with invisalign. invisalign FULL is ideal option for u because u have bolton's discrepancy. i feel , yr doctor choose another option and thats why its not fully corrected.but now if u want to shift to veneer , u can proceed with that also. lower 8 or more porcelain veneers are recommended.

Michael D. Kosdon, DDS · Answer

Thanks for your question and I completely understand how you feel about doing Invisalign again! In reality, Invisalign doesn't always finish the way its projected on the computer.
Veneers are an excellent option for teeth that are slightly crooked and not perfectly straight. These thin shells of porcelain are permanently bonded on the front of your teeth to correct many cosmetic issues, including crowding. 
Because your teeth are overlapped and stacked in front of each other, I would recommend a minimum of 4 veneers. Even with veneers, your teeth can move back so make sure you wear a retainer nightly!

Navid Zamani, DMD · Answer

Hi, thanks for sending your pictures. The short answer to your question would be yes, Veneers can enhance the esthetics of your teeth and make the lower teeth appear straight, you would have to consider have multiple placed on your lower teeth to match properly.  I am surprised to see that your orthodontic treatment wasn't completed to the extend that would have been possible. Feel free to come see us to discuss your needs further. All the best.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:You can straighten your teeth with porcelain veneers.  Consult with a experienced cosmetic dentist and have a wax up mock up of your teeth made to see how it will look prior to starting the procedure.Best,Dr. Maddahi

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