Should I Get Veneers on my top 12 teeth? (photos)

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I had my front tooth filed down by an orthodontist over 15 years ago and my two front teeth don't match. I have had bonding on it multiple times and it easily chips. I have small teeth (especially my back teeth). I have had my gums surgically raised but still don't like how much gums shows when I smile. My teeth are not in bad shape or terrible, so I don't know if veneers are the answers. But I'm finding I'm still just not happy with my smile! Any professional opinions would be appreciated!!

Robert Fields, DDS · Answer

You have a beautiful smile and beautiful teeth.  You do not need veneers! You are looking at a tremendous dental expense just to make your smile a little less gummy and Veneers will not help.  My suggestion to you is to try something that is non invasive like Botox which will relax your muscles and decrease the amount of gum shown.

Gary Braunstein, DDS · Answer

Since you still do not like how much your gums show when you smile, even though you had your gums raised previously, this has to be addressed before you do any veneers, or else you will be very disappointed.  You should visit a cosmetic dentist that works with a periodontist.  You will need what is called an osseous crown lengthening in order to reduce the amount of gums that show when you smile.  Once this is completed, you can then have porcelain veneers if you still feel that you do not like your smile.  Possibly, once your gum height is raised, you will be happy with your smile without having to do porcelain veneers.

Craig S. Wilson, DDS · Answer

If you are unhappy with the amount of gum showing veneers are not going to change that.  Taking away further gum may not be possible if it compromises the stability of the teeth.  There are orthodontic ways now available to intrude (push up) the teeth that were not available when your braces were originally done to improve the amount of gum showing, which would be followed by restoring the teeth to a longer length with veneers.  Seek out a cosmetic dentist who can do a proper assessment with diagnostic models and radiographs and getting an orthodontist involved.

German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

If you are not happy with your smile, then change it, if it is possible to make. I think, on my personal point of view ,i think the answer is in your gums. Even you say that you had a gum procedure, i think that you need something more cosmetic, and yes, if you want a complete new smile where you can change the size, shape or color of your teeth, then porcelain veneers would be the option. If you think about performing at least 10 upper veneers, this will make the shape, size and even color you are looking for. I suggest 10, because the way that you smile its a high and posterior smile, this shows almost the molars, so we need to get even all the way from the back. It only takes 10 days to do at our clinic. I hope this helps.

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