Two weeks ago I replaced my 6 front veneers of 15 years with 6 porcelain veneers. After a week, a gap appeared in between my front two teeth. It looks like my front teeth are further out past the side incisors. My Dentist wants me to use a retainer to close the gap. My questions, what would cause the gap to appear and other than ortho, what other options do I have to close this gap?
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Hi there. In my office, before we start a large case, I'll have the patients not wear their retainers for a few weeks letting the teeth relapse a little. Then once the permanent restorations get cemented - there is little movement that will occur. If the veneers were done...
Hi:The replacement of Emax veneers depend on three factors:1. If you get gum recession where the roots of the tooth show while smiling, you may want to get longer veneers to cover the roots.2. Chipping or fracturing the veneer3. Getting decay where the veneer meets the tooth.The actual ema...
Hi:
Normally there are three main reasons why you would have to change your veneers:
1. Gum recession where the root of your tooth is exposed.
2. Chipping or breakage of a veneers,
3. Decay at the margin of the veneers.
Best,
Dr. Maddahi
