I really hate my two front teeth? (photo)

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im 24 years old and i fell really embarassed about my teeth.I find them too small and unattractive.It really bothers me when someone mentions it.Im thinking of having venneers i hate my image and im very self conscious about it.Can you tell me how much it would cost for just the 2 front?

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

If you are looking to veneer your two front teeth, you can expect to pay between $1000 to $1800 per tooth, depending on the area of the country you live in.  When looking for someone to fix the teeth in the front of your mouth, it is not about finding the cheapest dentist to do it, it's more about finding the dentist that has the experience and expertise to give you great results.  Be sure to check the before and after photos of the dentist that you choose.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD

Brad Lockhart, DDS · Answer

The answer to your question can be simple or complex depending on whether you want to cosmetically enhance your teeth or fix the problems causing the aesthetic defect.To cosmetically enhance your smile you could put a couple of veneers on your two upper front teeth and dramatically improve your smile. However, if you want to fix the problems causing the retruded upper front teeth the project is much more involved. Your problem is retruded upper incisors that is also causing a retruded lower jaw and most likely a deep overbite as well. A retruded lower jaw can not only cause aesthetic concerns beyond your two upper front teeth (compromised facial profile and premature wrinkles around the mouth) but it can also cause medical concerns such as TMJ Dysfunction and sleep apnea. Before doing any treatment you should be evaluated for symptoms of TMJ Dysfunction and sleep disordered breathing. If no symptoms are present then you need to decide if just fixing the upper two front teeth is worth potentially developing TMJ Dysfunction and/or sleep apnea in the future.If you choose to fix the more serious problems it would be done with simple, comfortable removable appliances. You would first push the upper front teeth out to their ideal position and then you would bring your lower jaw forward. Good luck!

German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi,My
recommendation would be to really think about braces, or invisalign, you have
an orthodontic issue, to attend, on your class II division II, and this
grinding and destroy of those front teeth, it’s due to the way the lowers contact
the uppers on front bite and lateral movements.

So no
matter if you perform veneers the grinding bite would be the same and you will
either fracture the veneers or would grind the lower teeth.

If you decide not to get braces and perform
veneers you will find several options that are very affordable and have great
quality. But keep in mind this will not stop you from grinding your teeth, also don't forget that not all dentists are fit to perform cosmetic treatments, find a specialist for both your orthodontic treatment or your cosmetic treatment.

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