After not wearing my retainers since high school, my lateral incisors have shifted and now flare out. My dentist suggested whitening and veneers for the 2 teeth due to the likely hood that they would shift again over time. Are they too flared for veneers? Even if I did straighten them back, I was considering veneers anyway due to some discoloration in the right tooth. Also, I would prefer not to go orthodontics due to working in a corporate environment. Thoughts?
November 9, 2016
Answer: Whitening and Veneers an ideal solution might be clear braces such as Clear Correct to move the teeth in place over abut a six month period. The tooth on the upper right may need more of a full ceramic crown in order to get the desired appearance with the possibility the nerve in the tooth may be involved. I would recommend whitening prior to the veneers in order to get the best result.
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November 9, 2016
Answer: Whitening and Veneers an ideal solution might be clear braces such as Clear Correct to move the teeth in place over abut a six month period. The tooth on the upper right may need more of a full ceramic crown in order to get the desired appearance with the possibility the nerve in the tooth may be involved. I would recommend whitening prior to the veneers in order to get the best result.
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November 8, 2016
Answer: Veneers candidate Bill, You have a few options that would offer you great results. Either will both solve the alignment of the teeth and discoloration. The first is to move the teeth utilizing Invisalign or Inman aligners - this should be possible in as little as six months. Once you've moved the teeth, you are an ideal candidate for two prep-less veneers. This would allow a cosmetic dentist to place veneers that require removing little or no tooth structure. The second option you have is to skip the orthodontic treatment and opt for two traditional veneers. While this will require removing natural tooth structure, it will allow almost immediate results. The risk associated with doing two veneers with a cosmetic dentist who is not Accredited, or doesn't have the necessary experience is that it is significantly more difficult to match just two natural teeth (the two front teeth) with porcelain. I recommend asking your dentist for examples of before/afters of similar cases he/she has done. This will help you guarantee the best result for your new smile!
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November 8, 2016
Answer: Veneers candidate Bill, You have a few options that would offer you great results. Either will both solve the alignment of the teeth and discoloration. The first is to move the teeth utilizing Invisalign or Inman aligners - this should be possible in as little as six months. Once you've moved the teeth, you are an ideal candidate for two prep-less veneers. This would allow a cosmetic dentist to place veneers that require removing little or no tooth structure. The second option you have is to skip the orthodontic treatment and opt for two traditional veneers. While this will require removing natural tooth structure, it will allow almost immediate results. The risk associated with doing two veneers with a cosmetic dentist who is not Accredited, or doesn't have the necessary experience is that it is significantly more difficult to match just two natural teeth (the two front teeth) with porcelain. I recommend asking your dentist for examples of before/afters of similar cases he/she has done. This will help you guarantee the best result for your new smile!
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