Best option for my big front teeth?

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I had braces a few years ago but I still wasn't happy with the results when they came off. I have always felt like my two front teeth are too big and goofy looking. I have thought about veneers but I know they don't last forever and can be very costly for the rest of your life. Is there any way to correct this problem without veneers? Thanks in advance.

Emery Cole, DMD, FAGD · Answer

Pictures are very important when discussing your current smile and cosmetics.....but the proper shape of your two front teeth should be proportional with your other teeth, what we call The Golden Rule of Proportions, some base this on Phi.  If you make them smaller you will have spaces unless the adjacent teeth are also modified....so I would recommend your dentist propose your options which might be something like these 1) crowns on the two front teeth with veneers on the adjacent or 2) IPR-reduction/enamelplasty to re-shape teeth naturally concurrent with Invisalign/ortho to close any spacing.  Maybe the two front teeth are the correct size but the adjacent teeth are too small....Good Luck!

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:
Unfortunately without photo and X-ray it is difficult to give you accurate advice.  Please post photo and X-ray of the affected area.
Best,
Dr. Maddahi

Victoria Veytsman, DDS · Answer

A picture would be great! Options may include further orthodontics for intrusion, bonding and recontouring or veneers.

Charles Briscoe, DDS · Answer

Pictures would be necessary to specifically address your concerns.In general, cosmetic recontouring of the enamel of teeth can give them a new appearance.Orthodontically, it is possible to intrude teeth to give them a shorter appearance.And, a combination of the two techniques works quite well.See an orthodontist that treats adults, as well as a cosmetic dentist for consultations to address your concerns!

Mojgan Fajiram, DDS · Answer

Hello
Can you post pictures for us to see.  it is hard to evaluate without pictures.  thank you.

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