I’m getting veneers on my top four teeth and feel self-conscious about the temporaries. They’re longer than my natural teeth, bulky, and emphasize my overbite (told it can’t be fixed without surgery), making my smile look horse-like. Due to gaps, the width can’t be reduced much, but I’m hoping contouring could help. I’m embarrassed to go out and worried the final veneers will have the same issues. Any advice on what to ask my dentist and if anything can be done to make the temps better?
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Answer: Improving Temporary Veneers: Questions to Ensure Your Final Smile Matches Your Vision
In cases like yours, where there’s an aesthetic concern with the gum line in relation to veneers or crowns, timing the gum contouring can indeed be important. However, it’s typically safe to wait until after the new crowns are placed to evaluate the final look, especially if accessing a per...
Your concerns about the symmetry and size of dental crowns are valid, as these factors are crucial for both aesthetics and function. If the crowns' appearance is causing distress, it is reasonable to seek a second opinion. A cosmetic dentist, such as myself, can evaluate the crowns and suggest...
Overbites can sometimes be unintentionally affected by veneers if their design or placement changes the way your teeth meet. This may be causing the jaw pain you're experiencing.
To correct this:
1. Occlusal Adjustment: Your dentist may be able to rebalance your bite with minor reshaping.2....
