4 temp veneers before permanent? (photos)

Hello there,If you are unhappy with your temporaries, now is the time to tell your dentist.  Your permanent veneers will likely look like your temporaries.  Be sure to tell your dentist so they can make necessary adjustments.  In my opinion, your temporaries do look a little bulky, but this can be fixed.  This is why looking at a dentist's before/after photos is so important.  These photos tell you what you can expect.  I'll put a link in to my patient gallery.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area (O'Fallon, IL)Real Self 100 

In order for teeth to have the right proportions, the normal number of teeth to treat is whatever shows (8-10 teeth on average).  If doing only 2-4 veneers, this is normally done to change color or length but nothing else.  A diagnostic waxup before treatment would allow you to see the plan and make changes as needed.

I would discuss your with dentist and also ask to see the lab technician so that they can deliver what you want.  If the front two teeth are not cut back enough it can also cause this to happen.  You really don't want bulky veneers.  The other suggestion is to do a few more veneers, but it's hard to tell by your pictures.  Definitely don't think you need braces, possibly cutting the teeth back a little more and redo the temporaries.  Ask to see the wax up by the lab to see if those are the esthetics you want.  Also, before they cement on the permanents, make sure you approve them.  Hope this helps!

Temporaries are a critical part of a successful cosmetic case.  They need to be acceptable to you and as close to how the finals will look as possible, otherwise the lab will not have a blueprint to follow.  Without a guide to follow you will get back what the laboratory technician feels looks good.  Discuss your dissatisfaction with your dentist before the finals are made.

Before placing veneers it is always ideal to check the position of the teeth. If they are 'sticking out' or protruding, one should endeavour to align teeth in preparation for the veneers so that they do not look bulky but rather natural. The thicker the veneer the less translucent and the more noticable they will be.Invisalign should be a viable option for you before veneering your teeth. Although this will lengthen the process it will give you the best result achievable.Good luck