I have braces on right now. Can I get veneers?

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My teeth are crooked and so I got braces. I have them on for 3 years now and still have 2 years before I can remove it and my dentist suggests that I get retainers after. I was wondering if I can have my braces removed now and get veneers? Will I need to wear retainers?

Anthony Mobasser, DDS, DMD · Answer

Most likely you can get veneers, and get cosmetic dentistry done, but if your teeth are still moving , you will be needing to wear retainer after all porcelain veneers are completed. It would be wise if you had taken photos!  It is also highly recommended to have a consult with the treating orthodontics and the cosmetic dentist, prior to getting started!

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:Most likely you can get veneers, however for most accurate advice you need to post photos of your smile and X-rays.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Doug Jopling, DDS · Answer

I just completed a similar case where the patient had been on braces for 6 years and was told it would take 2 more years. She was distraught with this news and travelled hundreds of miles from West Texas to get my opinion. I offered a solution she liked which also addressed her gummy smile. We started the day of her consultation by removing the braces and performing gum contouring. She came back to Dallas two weeks later for veneer impressions. She returned two weeks later and her "Smile Makeover" was complete. Total time was 1 month and would have been half of that without gum contouring. Please read her review of her experience in the reviews in my profile. You have options and have been in Ortho for too long!

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