Hi, my teeth look healthy now, but I still don't like my smile. I can't laugh or smile around people, I feel on edge all of the time. I moved country away from my dentist so I would have to go to another place and there are no Bioclear clinics, so I'm not sure what I can do, it feels like I'll never have a smile but maybe that is over-exaggerating. Should I just get porcelain veneers? Can my front teeth be made smaller? Any advice very appreciated...
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Thank you for your question. Without an in-person exam I wouldn't be able to give you a truly accurate assessment, but I can suggest a treatment based on what I've done for patients with similar issues.
Unfortunately, for an anterior open bite due to thumb sucking the...
Based on the photos, you appear to be a good candidate for crown lengthening to improve your smile and show less gums, but an examination is needed to properly evaluate your case. Later, veneers can be fabricated to create more harmony and symmetry. Veneers will also improve your teeth color.
Depending on how much erosion you have on the back side of your teeth, veneers may be an option. If you've also eroded the tongue-side of the teeth, you may need a full coverage crown. In either case, they aren't terribly difficult to do. Especially if you're only wanting the front 2 done. In...