I had my 4 front permanent veneers 2 days ago, they loot great, however a have a slight lisp and also the front tooth on my left side is catching and looks a little longer. Lisp feels its coming from left side also. The temporary was great no lisp no problems. How can there be a problem if the temp was perfect? Can the lisp be corrected? and can my dentist adjust the veneers that look longer? and are catching slightly?Can the lisp be corrected? and can my dentist adjust the veneers that look longer? and are catching slightly?
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Answer: Slight lisp after permanent veneer placement....
If your dentist offered some type of warranty for his/her work, I would recommend getting dental bonding/white filling done to temporarily cover the problem tooth until you are able to return home to have the veneer replaced. If your dentist did not offer a warranty on the veneer, I would...
Some correction with midlines can be made with veneers or crowns, however doing that may produce an asymmetry somewhere else, and maybe not worth it.As far as orthodontics, to move your midline may take at least one extraction, and 2-3 years to correct, and has the downside of root resorption...
Based on your photos and brief description, you have a couple of options.Option #1: veneer your canines in 1 or 2 appointments. Cost will be about $1,500 per tooth, depending on your region you live in. Option #2: Metal braces in 1-2 years. Cost about $3,000,...