I never developed lateral incisors and I still have baby teeth. As a poverty-stricken adolescent, a compassionate dentist bonded my lateral incisors pro-bono. The bonds are bulky, warn & yellow. As an adult and also a nursing student I am still financially restricted. I am embarrassed to smile. Nurses are supposed to smile. :( I am concerned about my upper teeth. I don't want braces nor implants. Nor can I afford a full set of veneers. Options & price? Feeling hopeless...
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February 23, 2015
Answer: Adult with baby teeth & botched bonding as child; Cosmetic dentistry options?
N. Summer Lerch, DDS, FAGD - Account Suspended says:
HI There! You can go to 5 different dentists and get 5 different answers. Amazing no? We all have a different approach to what works. In my office we treat most gaps with Invisalign. Why? Because we are good at Invisalign and I get the results my patients want...
The dental bonding would be a very good option since it's very conservative and does not require any removal of the healthy tooth structure. It is long lasting if it's done correctly and quality material is used. It only requires slight roughening/polishing of the tooth prior to bonding the...
Go see an orthodontist about braces and what can be done to correct your bite and close the spaces. This would be a more permanent fix that you would love for the rest of your life. Bonding would be very difficult and would not last because of the way your teeth fit together.You would be wasting...