I desperately want to fix my teeth. Specifically, each of the teeth next to my front teeth. I don’t want braces because of my corporate profession and many presentations I give. I’m also not loving the idea of Invisalign, again my profession and the lisp I hear that could come with them. Am I a candidate for vaneers on those two teeth? They are slightly turned and overlap my front teeth just barely. Can they be shaved down off my front teeth and have vaneers placed?
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yes, composite veneers are an excellent option for this, just remember, composites are meant to last from 5-8 yrs without suffering from any kind of decay, and needing to be replaced or retouched, you could get veneers, and in a few years when change is necessary have them replaced for...
A long term plan begins with a complete diagnostic workup of your teeth with consideration of your needs, expectations, and budget. I feel the broken teeth may be exacerbated by your Sjogren's Syndrome. The dry mouth asssociated with Sjogren's puts you at risk for decay as your saliva...
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It could be a solution, but you need to be aware, sometimes to get the job done, little pieces of material are bonded to the tooth to serve as anchor for the invisalign system, in such cases is possible for the veneer to endure some damage, worst case scenario to be replaced, this is not...
