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Can veneers reduce buccle corridors and make smile appear wider? (Photo)

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sweetpea1991Oct 17, 2016

My smile is narrow and my molars can't be seen when I smile. Would getting veneers on those teeth help them to stand out and make my smile appear wider?

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Several factors should be considered when selecting the shade for your veneers. First, how many veneers will be placed? Veneering every tooth that is visible when you smile would allow you to choose a much lighter shade. Second, your skin tone should be taken into account when selecting your ...

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Does your tooth feel loose? This can be an indication that your bite needs to be adjusted. My advice is to go back to your dentist and have him/her check things out. Hope this helps. Click "save" under my name, if you'd like to ask me more questions in the future.

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Of course you can use an electric toothbrush on veneers and crowns.  Veneers are bonded to your teeth with strong bonding agents, so it would take a much stronger force then an electric toothbrush to cause your veneers to fall out if the veneers are done properly. Electric toothbrushes do an exc...

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Generally, if the shade of the veneers is too light, they can easily be stained to a dark shade. It's difficult to stain veneers to make them lighter. I would recommend okaying your veneers before having them permanently bonded. That way, if you are unhappy with the way your veneers look, they c...

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It's important for you to restore your bite before considering veneers to prevent breakage and to prevent your teeth from shifting. I would recommend implants or a partial to replace your missing teeth. Once your back teeth are restored, veneers would be a great option to close spaces and give ...

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I'm sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your veneers. If I were you, I would return to the dentist who placed you veneers and discuss your concerns. The best case scenario would be that your dentist places new veneers that are less bulky, gives you the results you desire and you pay not...

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