I have all my 32 teeth and never once had a cavity in my life. I recently went to an Invisalign consultation and the dentist said the Invisalign is not right for me due to my underbite. I do not want any Jaw surgery, and I don't want braces due to my age. Any suggestions on correcting my underbite and overcrowded teeth? I know porcelain veneers won't fix my smile but I just want it to improve my smile without the need of metal braces or surgery.
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When lumineers are placed, they are cemented on with a composite resin cement. The cement can stain if you drink tea, smoke, or drink red wine. The lumineers are placed on the surface of your tooth and do not go in between the teeth. This allows a seam to show on the front of the tooth...
Lumineers work best for teeth that are already straight or nearly straight in line. Based on photo, your best option would be to get them straight first with any form of braces (e.g. invisalign which you can't see) and then veneers if you still need them.
Certainly bounding is a good alternative to veneers and can be lengthened quite conservatively without any preparation to the underlying tooth. The only disadvantage to bonding is lifespan and often, after a few years, does stain. The newer bonding materials are quite aesthetic and highly...