Can I replace my 2 front teeth with veneers? (Photo)

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I have fillings in my two front teeth and would like to improve the look of my smile since the fillings are visible and the tooth shape is uneven. However, my current dentist recommends getting veneers on 6-8 teeth which is out of my budget and feels too invasive. I also have a gummy smile that I would like to fix. In total, with 6-8 veneers and gum surgery I’m looking at 15K. Just wondering if there are more affordable alternatives.

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Hi there, I would recommend 6-8 veneers and a gum lift to make the two front teeth symmetric.  I would highly recommend looking around online for a fantastic dentist that has amazing before and after photos.  You may need to take a 2-3 hour flight to another American city to save substantially.  I hope this helps and just click to follow me if you may have more questions.Dr. Sarah Thompson St. Louis, MO  and O'Fallon, IL

Steven Davidowitz, DDS · Answer

Prior to deciding on veneers I would suggest considering laser gum recontouring to even out the heights of the gums in your smile. At that point 2-4 veneers may be adequate!

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

There is nothing WRONG with just 2 veneers, but you must accept it as a compromise.  6 veneers is RARELY enough, but in some cases can work.  Look at a photo of yourself smiling where you are looking away from the camera just slightly (45 degrees?) and see how many teeth show.  THIS is how many to treat, and in 99% of the cases, your premolars (bicuspids) are seen.

Ricardo Alvarez, DDS · Answer

Hi LAgirl!!
Veneers will definitely improve the esthetic of your smile, especially if we combine with gingivectomy, I agree with your dentist in the amount of veneers he is suggesting to have better results but a minimum of 4 will also do the job and by doing this the total budget will be a little more friendly, one thing I notice in your picture is that if in the picture you have send me you are biting the way you normally bite then you have a noticeable problem of underbite and this can only be corrected with orthodontic treatment, my suggestion if you are looking for an optimal and long lasting solution please consult an orthodontist before going ahead with veneers.
Hopefully my answer was helpful!!

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

your front four teeth vertical height is less. so best option in yr case is porcelain veneer followed by gum recontouring surgery [ to increase vertical height of teeth]. u can avail laser option for bloodless and painless surgery. Recommendation is , minimum 6 veneer for good aesthetic looks, and 8 or more veneers for best aesthetics.  as yr other and main concern is cost, so best option for you is dental tourism india. u will save upto 70% on yr total treatment costing. dental tourism is very popular for cosmetic dental and implant treatments.

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