Will veneers improve my canted smile? (Photo)

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I have been looking into ways to improve my small, gummy, and canted smile for awhile. I have found a cosmetic dentist I feel strongly can improve my teeth with veneers, but I was curious what others think. I know my cant is due to my jaw being shifted to the right. Most professionals I have met say surgery is my best option. My jaw causes me no pain or any issue so surgery seems too invasive. I am in braces now to close an open bite, but the cant has always been there. Will veneers help?

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

As an alternative to jaw surgery, your cosmetic dentist could use porcelain veneers to greatly improve the appearance of your smile.  This doesn't mean that he/she will totally get rid of the cant, but it does mean that he/she can alter the appearance of the cant to make your teeth look a lot less canted.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDReal Self 100

Neville Richter, DDS · Answer

Stop!Your open bite and "canting" is due to a temporomandibular joint problem. Jaw surgery, veneers, or gum work will not address the problem.you must find a doctor who will image your tmj's with an MRI and diagnose the condition first, then take steps to address it.

Thomas Roberts, DDS (retired) · Answer

Yours is not a simple case.  You have very short teeth and as you stated, prominent gums.  It is possible to do simple gum surgery to move your gums up then a more pleasing tooth size can be used.  A good cosmetic dentist should have at least discussed this with you.  If they didn't you should consider a second opinion.  Jaw surgery may also be an option to improve your jaw relationship.  We really do not have enough information to give you good advise here.  I would find a good cosmetic dentist who can discuss all of your options for that you can make an informed decision.  Good luck!

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