I have oversized front teeth that are much larger than the teeth around it. Making matters worse, they are very upfront (although I'm not sure if it's just because the teeth next to it are too far back.) I've visited my dentist and I was told to get braces, however, I don't think braces would make my front teeth look any smaller... What other options can I afford to have? Considering I am still a student, tuition is already a heck load for me, I am looking for more affordable ways to fix my teeth
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February 4, 2016
Answer: Recommend orthodontics for oversized front teeth
Sounds like you are a well informed patient. I would not recommed feldspathic on an implant abutment because it is brittle and will likely break over time. Feldspathic needs the bond to tooth structure (mostly enamel) for its strength. A zirconia abutment just does not bond to feldspathic...
In order to get all your "smiling teeth" in the proper proportion to one another, and to close the gap, you would require 8-10 Porcelain Laminates on your upper front teeth.
What you are asking to have done is called enamelplasty. The cost should be minimal to have done. I would have the dentist make the changes in small increments since if they take off too much you cannot put it back again.