Can my overlapping tooth be corrected with porcelain veneers? (Photo)

Question

My front tooth is overlapping with the other. I am overall fine with the rest of my teeth and want to correct just one overlapping tooth. Ideally I would like to avoid the braces or Invisalign route. Can the overlapping tooth be corrected with porcelain veneer? Also what would be the associated cost.

Anthony Mobasser, DDS, DMD · Answer

your best option is orthodontics or possibly invisalign, however if you do not want have braces, your second option is to see a cosmetic dentist near you, to do an evaluation. Your overlap from the picture shown, is not bad, and porcelain veneers can improve your smile!
The color and shape you desire must be communicated with your dentist in detail, due to the width available in that space.

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

This can easily be corrected with two veneers. It is important to do your homework and find a dentist that is skilled in matching the adjacent teeth otherwise you will be disappointed with the outcome.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:You can definitely fix the overlap with porcelain veneer.  The cost depends on the material, lab and the experience of the dentist.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Neal Nealis, DDS (retired) · Answer

Veneers can make crooked, overlapped teeth appear straight. The front of the protruding tooth is shaved a little and the recessed tooth is barely touched at all. That way allows veneers to be made of comparable thickness which will give equal color results.

Can my overlapping tooth be corrected with porcelain veneers? (Photo)

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