I’ve had my veneers for 3 weeks. I’ve gone in for 3 bite adjustments yet the jaw pain still persists. I’m on muscle relaxers and Motrin 800 per day. My dentist said there are “multiple” contacts. What does that mean? I’m also not happy with the final result. My bottom teeth have a slight slant to one side. I was told it was due to my own teeth having the same slant. Isn’t the purpose of getting veneers to fix that issue? Help please!
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Hello,
pain is not normal, in fact if it was only an aesthetic procedure on your teeth you should not present pain.See your dentist for a diagnosis to look for what is causing the pain
After restoration you feel your teeth are big. but its not big in size, infect previously it was small [not perfect anatomy] in size. Your another concern is lip touching teeth one one side. But there is no any cant in teeth, so no need to worry. sometimes that is because of soft tissue [muscle]...
Your dentist could have prevented this surprise by discussing the future exposed margins before treatment. I am unable to access your photos from my phone and am on vacation at the moment. However not all exposed margins are a problem. The gums will be healthier. The cosmetic concerns would be...
