I'm mainly wanting the top teeth done as my bottom teeth don't even show when I smile. I want my teeth to be bigger and more aigned and form a straight line at the bottom if possible.. Would lumineers that require no shaving down be a good option? I'm very scared to have my teeth shaved down
September 9, 2015
Answer: Veneers vs Lumineers Thanks for posting the pictures. They help a lot. Lumineers would work on some of your teeth, but not all. You would be an excellent case for very conservative veneers where only minimal tooth removal is done. Because you have a broad smile 10 veneers would be ideal. This would allow you to broaden your smile and give you more symmetry. Good luck!
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September 9, 2015
Answer: Veneers vs Lumineers Thanks for posting the pictures. They help a lot. Lumineers would work on some of your teeth, but not all. You would be an excellent case for very conservative veneers where only minimal tooth removal is done. Because you have a broad smile 10 veneers would be ideal. This would allow you to broaden your smile and give you more symmetry. Good luck!
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September 9, 2015
Answer: How many veneers? Should they be Lumineers Great questions and good for you doing some research. From your pictures it looks like you show a minimum of 10 teeth. So if you plan on changing the shape and color with veneers - the minimum is 10 for best aesthetics. Should they be Lumineers? Not a big fan of Lumineers for a couple of reasons. They don't look natural and they are bulky which leads to red irritated gums which makes them look even less natural. Think of them like acrylic fingernails. If you are going to do veneers, do them the right way which does require removal of "some" natural tooth - which can still be very conservative. Be sure your dentist is using magnification.Why do you want veneers? From what I can see in the pictures you posted, it looks like you would benefit from some Invisalign but thats it. You have nice teeth! While I do veneers for patients like yourself, I make sure they fully understand the benefits and the risks - they need to be replace about every 15 years. Your "fear" to have your teeth shaved makes me think you are not a good candidate at this stage of your life. Your teeth look better now than they would with a minimally invasive "no prep" veneer. If you had super tiny teeth - maybe.Hank D. Michael, DMD - General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
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September 9, 2015
Answer: How many veneers? Should they be Lumineers Great questions and good for you doing some research. From your pictures it looks like you show a minimum of 10 teeth. So if you plan on changing the shape and color with veneers - the minimum is 10 for best aesthetics. Should they be Lumineers? Not a big fan of Lumineers for a couple of reasons. They don't look natural and they are bulky which leads to red irritated gums which makes them look even less natural. Think of them like acrylic fingernails. If you are going to do veneers, do them the right way which does require removal of "some" natural tooth - which can still be very conservative. Be sure your dentist is using magnification.Why do you want veneers? From what I can see in the pictures you posted, it looks like you would benefit from some Invisalign but thats it. You have nice teeth! While I do veneers for patients like yourself, I make sure they fully understand the benefits and the risks - they need to be replace about every 15 years. Your "fear" to have your teeth shaved makes me think you are not a good candidate at this stage of your life. Your teeth look better now than they would with a minimally invasive "no prep" veneer. If you had super tiny teeth - maybe.Hank D. Michael, DMD - General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
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