Adult with baby teeth & botched bonding as child; Cosmetic dentistry options? (Photo)

Question

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...

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

The dentist who bonded your teeth did an enormous service for you but the bonding is old and you feel it needs replacement.  I am appalled that you you describe it as botched bonding.  He did you a wonderful favor and did not in any way damage your teeth.While your smile is not pefect there is not a reason in the world you cannot smile.  The bonding can be removed and replaced whenever your desire.Bonding is temporary and periodically needs replacement.

Tom Hedge, DDS · Answer

Don't lose hope; there can be a variety of options and the options you currently have an aversion to are ones you may change your mind about after getting more information. A consultation by a cosmetic dentist (most offer free consults) can offer you personalized options based on your  teeth, your goals, and your budget.  Payment plans may also be an option for you. Good luck.

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

Veneers aren't a replacement for missing teeth. You mentioned that you don't want braces or implants, why? Implants are the best long term fix for your situation. You be able to have these done at a dental school in Boston at a reduced rate. I hope this information helps.

Eric Abrams, DMD · Answer

You have limited yourself to redoing the bonding as your only option seeing as you do not want veneers or implants. you need a comprehensive exam with some X-rays to see what all of your options are and then you can make an educated decision. Implants, veneers, bonding, bridges, orthodontics and/or a combination of these.

German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

If dental implants are not an option for you, and i think you should consider this option, while is the best one, and faster ,and also you would not touch he adjacent teeth. Then porcelain veneers can be a second solution on my personal point of view, you will need a combination of 6 to 8, veneers and bridges, to perform a great layout,and you will get to a good solution to your problem

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