I do not want to undergo ortho treatment - would veneers fix my teeth? As shown with red lines, my teeth are slanted vertically(are not perpendicular to my lips), and my smile line is asymmetric-my teeth, while same-sized, are set higher on the right side. If my gums were to be cut on the left side, and teeth made longer on the right, would I be able to achieve an even smile? Would that look aesthetic since my gums already barely show when I smile wide?
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The answer will depend on first making an analysis of the current state of your teeth, since after prolonged orthodontic treatment there may be a risk of root resorption, which would make orthodontics or invisalign contraindicated. However, if your teeth are in good condition, invisalign would...
There are tools that messure teeth and programs to design digitally to obtain better results. Veneers are very thin shells of porcelain and they can have different shapes, shades of colors, textures to help the design look more natural.
In most cases, after a root canal you would need a crown. Teeth become very brittle after endodontic treatment, and crowns are regularly required to strengthen a brittle tooth.