Are my porcelain veneers too big or not in the right shape? (Photos)

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I had porcelain veneers placed 3 months ago. My teeth were smaller before, but the doctor advised me to enlarge them. I can't get used to the size after 3 months, they seem too big for my face. And the wrong shape. Also the first 4 teeth seem generic. I don't know if I'm right, my family and friends say the teeth are ok but they seem too big and one-dimensional to me. I think they could have been made better. What do you advise me?

Beau Keller, DDS · Answer

In my professional opinion, I would explore conservative recontouring before considering a complete redo.
Since your main concerns are that the teeth feel too large, too uniform, and a little too “perfect,” there may be some ways to soften the appearance without replacing the veneers.
One option is to carefully shorten some of the incisal edges, especially on the front teeth. Even a small amount of shortening can sometimes make the teeth feel much more proportional to the face.
Another possibility is creating a little more lateral step, where the lateral incisors are slightly shorter than the two central incisors. That small difference in length can make a smile look less uniform and more natural.
It can also help to open the embrasures, which are the small V-shaped spaces between the teeth near the biting edges. When those areas are too closed, veneers can sometimes look like one continuous block. Opening them slightly can create more individual tooth definition and sometimes make the teeth appear less bulky.
I would ask the dentist who placed your veneers whether these kinds of conservative adjustments are possible in your case. The key is that any recontouring should be done very carefully and followed by proper polishing.
If those changes do not give you the result you want, then replacement can still be considered. But because redoing veneers is a much larger commitment, I would definitely try the more conservative reshaping approach first.

Are my porcelain veneers too big or not in the right shape? (Photos)

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