Can veneers widen my smile?

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Can veneers widen my upper set of teeth? my upper teeth don't fill my whole mouth like my bottom teeth do, so would veneers help this problem? I believe this is called widening the buccal corridor(correct me if I'm wrong)?

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Hello there,You can certainly widen your smile by choosing 1 of 2 options.  Your options include using a widening orthodontic appliance with braces to follow, or using veneers.With an orthodontic appliance, you are looking at several months of treatment to first widen your top arch, then using braces or Invisalign to perfect the alignment.  In my office, I have used porcelain veneers to instantly create that perfect smile that my patients seek.  I've outlined a few of the +'s and -'s associated with your two options.Option #1 Veneers positives:  immediate results; long-lasting results (expect porcelain veneers to last 20-30 years, if done properly by the right doc);highly stain resistant (never need to be whitened);they give your teeth added strength.takes only 2 apppointments.Negatives of veneers:  require some minor loss of natural tooth structure; veneers can come off if done improperly; veneers may not look better than your natural teeth, if done improperly.Option #2 Orthodontic positives:You loose no tooth structure.You can achieve results similar to veneers.Negatives of orthodontics:  they take several months or sometimes years to complete treatment; provide no protection against teeth staining; most orthodontic cases will have relapse after treatment (relapse is when your teeth start moving back to their original position; can be just as costly as veneers; may require a couple of veneers to achieve the look that you want, even after orthodontic care.The most important thing, is to pick an excellent cosmetic dentist that 
knows what they're doing, since you are considering altering your 2 
front teeth.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have 
more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSoft Touch DentistrySt. Louis, MO, O'Fallon, IL

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

Yes you can widen your mouth with veneers for an instant smile/ instant orthodontics.  The upside is instant broad wide smile, the downside is a tendency to catch food because of the shape needed to fill smile. The more width the more risk of catching food.If you want the best results I strongly Rx looking at the DNA Appliance that utilizes Epigenetic Orthodontics to grow the jaw widr while orthodontically moving the teeth.  The results can be absolutely magnificant.

Barry Jason, DDS · Answer

Without a photo it is not possible to give you a definite plan of treatment.  Usually the choices are orthodontic treatment to move teeth, or like you suggest veneers to widen teeth.  Choose a good cosmetic dentist and seek a professional opinion after a thorough examination.  His/her expertise is what you need.

German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

Usually this is done within 8 or 10 teeth, to change and close those gaps. This is also related to the buccal corridor yes, a waxing setup can determine the width of those porcelain veneers, and yes you can have a great layout of the way you smile, and the way your teeth look. Remember that with porcelain veneers you can change shape, height, size and color. All is completed in a week. I hope this helps.

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