My Teeth Point Inwards, Would Veneers Help?

The problem can be corrected with orthodontics or porcelain veneers.  If the "slanting inward" is severe you may be a great candidate for braces.  If it is not so extreme, then you would be able to have a beautiful set of porcelain veneers.  Veneers could be fabricated by my lab to broaden your smile and would look stunningly natural.  You would likely need to do at least eight veneers for this kind of result. In only two visits, about one week apart , you could have a gorgeous new look.   Good luck.  

The short answer for apperance yes veneers can help but it sounds like ortho would be better to position your teeth correctly good luck

 

Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD   CEO Baystate Dental PC

Veneers can help change the inward slanting appearance as well as orthodontics. If you are interested in making the teeth bigger then veneers would be the route as ortho cannot change the shape or size of the teeth. Sometimes a combination of the two is an option. AS well, it is important to make sure that your bite is correct because if not then the veneers may break or debond..A photo would be helpful in order to give you more feedback.

Today, dentists have many tools available to address your concern.  Veneers can accomplish your goals depending on the angle of your teeth.  There are several factors involved though besides the angle..how you bite, how your jaw functions during chewing motion, how wide is your smile, are your back teeth also slanted, etc.    

A good dentist will evaluate all these factors and more and come up with a recommendation for you. 

Your best cosmetic solution is to have Invisalign (clear braces) to move your slanted teeth into the right place, then have veneers placed to alter the shape of your teeth. A less expensive option can be cosmetic bonding as well. I would suggest seeking out a cosmetic dentist for a consultation to get a more personalized treatment plan.

A porcelain veneer typically is used to improve the esthetics of the teeth. During the procedure the tooth is shaped to fit a porcelain shell by removing a small amount of tooth structure. An impression is taken which is used to fabricate custom porcelain veneers to the desired shade, contour, alignment, and shape which are then permanently cemented in place. However, there are limitations to the veneers. They cannot correct drastic misalignment of teeth without orthodontics. Also, veneers may only be done on generally health teeth which do not have severe decay or periodontal disease. I suggest consulting with a cosmetic dentist in your area whom is known to have expertise in porcelain veneers. If the dentist believes you are a good candidate for veneers they will show you an expected result of what your teeth may look like after the procedure to help give you a better sense of the result possible.

If the problem isn't too extreme, veneers would be a good solution. You would probably need to do 8. If the problem is extreme you would need to align them better first.

Dr. Sue Wendling

Veneers may make the teeth too bulky.  You may want to discuss invisalign with your dentist, to bring those teeth out some.