Should I Get Braces or Veneers for my Protruded Teeth? (photo)

First, let me clarify an urban myth....crowding of front teeth are not caused by wisdom teeth.  Most Caucasians do not have enough room for wisdom teeth, and if left can cause a host of other problems (decay, gum inflammation, pain, cysts, tumors, etc.).

The BEST treatment for your crooked teeth is orthodontics, either Invisalign or braces. Much of the problem with your upper teeth actually come from your lower teeth.  I would get a second opinion, or maybe third or fourth, before extracting any of your teeth in combination with orthodontic treatment.  Speak with your orthodontist about "slenderizing" (making teeth narrower to get enough room to overcome the crowding) or expansion (making the dental arches wider to make enough room to accommodate all the teeth).

Can your teeth be straightened with porcelain veneering....yes, absolutely.  Cosmetic dentists often refer to veneering of crooked teeth to make them look straight as "instant orthodontics".  I do much of this in my cosmetic dental practice. Saying that, I feel that after seeing your beautiful teeth and considering your age, that properly done orthodontics is still the best way for you to go.  However, if you wish to see some examples of porcelain veneering to make crooked teeth straight, go to the link below.

 

You have beautiful teeth, definitively ortho would be the answer for you, if the orthodontist suggested extracting teeth after doing a full assessment of your case through x rays and tracings it is probably what you need in order to get them aligned, if you have any doubts about it I would get another orthodontist opinion but definitively go through that path and not the veneers.

 

 

You have a beautiful face. Do not have any teeth extracted. Extracting the teeth will change your facial balance for sure, and not for the better. Extractions may also cause future pain in your jaw joint and may also reduce your airway.  Orthodontics can definitely give you the beautiful smile you want.